Funding-Conservation
Service grants; deadline March 2, 2009
2009 Conservation
Innovation Grants
Agency
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, guides, and references or to
the private sector. CIG does not fund projects targeting innovative
on-the-ground conservation, including pilot projects and field demonstrations.
NRCS will accept applications for single or multi-year projects, not to exceed
3 years, submitted to NRCS from eligible entities including
Federally-recognized Indian Tribes, State and local governments, and
non-governmental organization and individuals. Applications are accepted from
all 50 States, the Caribbean Area (Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands), and the
Pacific Islands Area (Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the
Northern Marianna Islands).
Announcement
Number: USDA-NRCS-NHQ-09-01
Closing
Date: Mar 02, 2009
Link
to Full Announcement
Contact
Information
Gregorio
Cruz
CIG Program Manager
USDA, NRCS
P.O. Box 2890, Room 5233-S
Washington, DC 20013-2890
Tel.# 202-720-2335 Fax.202-720-4265 CIG
contact