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Find similar grantsConservation Innovation Grants (CIG) Classic (Rhode Island State-level Competition) is sponsored by USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). This state-level competition supports the early-stage development and piloting of innovative conservation approaches and technologies in conjunction with agricultural production.
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gov Maintenance Calendar Rhode Island NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants Department of Agriculture Rhode Island State Office Document Type:Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number:USDA-NRCS-RI-15-01 Funding Opportunity Title:Rhode Island NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants Opportunity Category:Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type:Grant Category of Funding Activity:Agriculture Expected Number of Awards:2 Assistance Listings:10.
912 -- Environmental Quality Incentives Program Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:Yes Original Closing Date for Applications:Jun 29, 2015 Current Closing Date for Applications:Jun 29, 2015 Archive Date:Jul 29, 2015 Estimated Total Program Funding:$ 75,000 Eligible Applicants:Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Additional Information on Eligibility:CIG applicants must be a federally recognized Indian Tribe, State or local unit of government, non-governmental organization, or individual ## Additional Information Agency Name:Rhode Island 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.
Applications will be accepted for projects that impact participant eligible for EQIP in Rhode Island. Rhode Island NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2015 will be up to $75,000. Applications are requested from eligible governmental or non-governmental organizations or individuals for competitive consideration of grant awards for projects between one (1) and three (3) years in duration.
Funds will be awarded through a two-phase competitive grants process that will include (1) a pre-proposal process and (2) a full proposal process. The full proposal process will only be open to applicants whose pre-proposal applications are selected by Rhode Island NRCS. Both phases are described in this announcement, but only pre-proposals are being solicited at this time.
This notice identifies the objectives, eligibility criteria, and application instructions for Rhode Island CIG projects. Applications will be screened for completeness and compliance with the provisions of this notice. Incomplete applications will be eliminated from competition, and notification of elimination will be mailed to the applicant.
NRCS will request a full proposal package only from those applicants selected in the pre-proposal phase. Link to Additional Information:NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants Grantor Contact Information:If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: #### Health & Human Services * Frequently Asked Questions ## Your session will expire in 3 minutes. To continue working, click on the "OK" button below.
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The current listing shows up to $170,000 (most recent funding year for RI). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) Classic (Rhode Island State-level Competition) is funded by USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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