Funding-USDA - Kentucky State CIG 2015; May 22, 2015

 

Agency

 

Department of Agriculture
Kentucky State Office

 

Description

 

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is announcing availability of Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Proposals will be accepted from Kentucky. NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2015 will be up to $225,000. Proposals 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.

 

This notice identifies the objectives, eligibility criteria, and application instructions for CIG projects. Proposals will be screened for completeness and compliance with the provisions of this notice. Incomplete and/or noncompliant proposals will be eliminated from competition, and notification of elimination will be sent to the applicant.

 

Announcement Number:

 

USDA-NRCS-KYSO-15-1

 

Closing Date:

 

May 22, 2015 

 

Link to Full Announcement

 

http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=275057

 

Contact Information

 

Tibor Horvath

859-224-7413

Tibor.Horvath@ky.usda.gov