Funding-USDA - Conservation Innovation Grants Fiscal Year; March 7, 2014

Agency

Natural Resources Conservation Service

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. Applications will be accepted from all 50 States, the District of Columbia, the Caribbean Area (Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands), and the Pacific Islands Area (Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands). NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2014 will be up to $15 million. 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.

Announcement Number: USDA-NRCS-NHQ-14-01

Closing Date: Mar 07, 2014 (Required Pre-Proposal)

Link to Full Announcement

http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=250998

Contact Information

Karen Minor Grants & Agreements Specialist Phone 202-720-2929
Office