Texas NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG)

Post Date

June 22nd 2012

Application Due Date

August 3rd 2012

Funding Opportunity Number

USDA-NRCS-TX-12-01

CFDA Number(s)

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Cooperative Agreement

Funding Activity Categories

Natural Resources

Eligibility Categories

Other

Individuals, federally recognized Indian Tribe, State, local unit of government, and non-governmental organization.

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $225000

• Award Range:

  $1000 - $75000

Grant Description

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture, is announcing availability of Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) utilizing Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) funds to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Applications are requested from eligible governmental or non-governmental organizations or individuals for competitive consideration of grant awards for projects between 1 and 3 years in duration.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of Agriculture

• Office:

  Natural Resources Conservation Service

• Agency Contact:

  Troy Daniell
  FAPD Manager
  Phone 254-742-9825

• Agency Mailing Address:

  Office

• Agency Email Address:

  troy.daniell@tx.usda.gov

• Location:

  Texas State Office

• More Information:

  NRCS - CIG