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Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) - California is a grant from USDA NRCS California that stimulates development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies on private lands in California. The program funds projects developing new tools, practices, and technologies to advance natural resource conservation.
Eligible applicants include nonprofits, universities, state and local governments, Native American tribal governments and organizations, private institutions of higher education, for-profit organizations, and individuals — all non-federal entities may apply. Projects may run one to three years in duration.
The FY 2018 California CIG cycle provided up to $375,000 total with a maximum of $75,000 per award across approximately six expected awards. Cost sharing or matching is required.
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gov Maintenance Calendar Announcement for Program Funding for NRCS' Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal Fiscal year (FY) 2018 - California Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Document Type:Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number:USDA-NRCS-CA-CIG-18-01 Funding Opportunity Title:Announcement for Program Funding for NRCS' Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal Fiscal year (FY) 2018 - California Opportunity Category:Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type:Grant Category of Funding Activity:Agriculture Science and Technology and other Research and Development Expected Number of Awards:6 Assistance Listings:10.
912 -- Environmental Quality Incentives Program Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:Yes Last Updated Date:Feb 16, 2018 Original Closing Date for Applications:Apr 17, 2018 Current Closing Date for Applications:Apr 17, 2018 Archive Date:May 17, 2018 Estimated Total Program Funding:$ 375,000 Eligible Applicants:Individuals Independent school districts Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Special district governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Additional Information on Eligibility: Agency Name:Natural Resources Conservation Service Description:NRCS is announcing the availability of Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies.
Applications will be accepted from eligible entities for projects carried out in the state of California. A total of up to $375,000 is available for CIG in FY 2018. All non-Federal entities (NFE) and individuals are invited to apply, with the sole exception of Federal agencies.
Projects may be between one and three years in duration. The maximum award amount for a single award in FY 2018 is $75,000. Link to Additional Information:NRCS California CIG Webpage Grantor Contact Information:If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: NRCS CA Programs Specialist #### Health & Human Services * Frequently Asked Questions Your session will expire in 3 minutes.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofits, Universities, State/local governments, Private entities, Individuals. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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Small Shipyard Grant Program is a federal grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) that funds capital improvements and related upgrades to qualified small shipyard facilities to foster efficiency, competitive operations, and quality ship construction, repair, and reconfiguration. The program aims to strengthen the domestic shipbuilding and ship repair industry by supporting facilities that would otherwise lack resources for modernization. MARAD notes that applications far exceed available funds and only a small percentage of applicants are funded each year. Eligible applicants are the operating companies of small shipyards with a single facility and no more than 1,200 production employees. Approximately $8,750,000 was available for FY 2025. The FY 2025 deadline of May 15, 2025 has passed; applicants should monitor Grants.gov for the FY 2026 announcement.
Digital Humanities Advancement Grants is sponsored by National Endowment for the Humanities. The Digital Humanities Advancement Grants (DHAG) program supports innovative, experimental, and computationally challenging digital projects that enhance scholarly research, teaching, and public programming in the humanities. This includes work that contributes to critical infrastructure and emphasizes extensibility, reuse, replicability, and accessibility. Projects can be in any area of the humanities.