Funding-USDA-
Conservation Innovation Grants; May 10, 2016
Agency
Department
of Agriculture
Natural Resources Conservation Service
Description
The
purpose of CIG is to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative
conservation approaches and technologies, while leveraging the Federal
investment in environmental enhancement and protection in conjunction with
agricultural production. CIG projects are expected to lead to the transfer of
conservation technologies, management systems, and innovative approaches (such
as market-based systems) into NRCS technical manuals and guides or to the
private sector. CIG is used to apply or demonstrate previously proven
technology in order to increase adoption with an emphasis on opportunities to
scale proven, emerging conservation strategies. CIG promotes sharing of skills,
knowledge, technologies, and facilities among communities, governments, and
other institutions to ensure that scientific and technological developments are
accessible to a wider range of users. CIG funds projects targeting innovative
on-the-ground conservation, including pilot projects, field demonstrations, and
on-farm conservation research. On-farm conservation research is defined as an
investigation conducted to answer a specific conservation-related question
using a statistically valid design, while employing farm-scale equipment on
farm fields. Specifically, a valid study design will use an appropriate number
of replications and statistical analysis of results. To the extent NRCS funds
research projects through CIG, the agency will only fund on-farm research
projects that stimulate innovative approaches to natural resource management in
conjunction with agricultural production.
Announcement
Number:
USDA-NRCS-NHQ-CIG-16-01
Closing
Date:
May
10, 2016
Link
to Full Announcement
http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=282011
Contact
Information
Frankie
Comfort
202-720-0242