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CONSERVATION INNOVATION GRANT (CIG)
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Kansas is announcing availability of Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies.
NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program
in FY 2015 will be up to $100,00 0. 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.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 and field demonstrations.
CIG does not fund research projects, with the exception of on-farm conservation research.
On-farm conservation research is defined as an investigation conducted to answer a specified 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 research projects that stimulate innovative approaches to natural resource management in conjunction with agricultural production.
NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program
in FY 2015 will be up to $100,00 0. 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.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 and field demonstrations.
CIG does not fund research projects, with the exception of on-farm conservation research.
On-farm conservation research is defined as an investigation conducted to answer a specified 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 research projects that stimulate innovative approaches to natural resource management in conjunction with agricultural production.
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Office: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Estimated Funding: $100,000
Office: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Estimated Funding: $100,000
Who's Eligible
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
Project Eligibility Requirements
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Not Available
Full Opportunity Web Address:
http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/national/programs/financial/eqip/
Contact:
Bruce K. WellsResource Conservationist3020 West 18th Ave, Ste BEmporia, Kansas 66801Voice: 620-343-7276 Ext. 103Fax: 620-343-7871
Agency Email Description:
CIG Program Contact
Agency Email:
bruce.wells@ks.usda.gov
Date Posted:
2015-07-01
Application Due Date:
2015-08-07
Archive Date:
2015-09-06
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