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Document Type:
Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:
USDA-NRCS-NM-09-01
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Posted Date:
Mar 19, 2009
Creation Date:
Mar 19, 2009
Original Closing Date for Applications:
May 15, 2009
Current Closing Date for Applications:
May 15, 2009
Archive Date:
Jun 14, 2009
Funding Instrument Type:
Grant
Category of Funding Activity:
Agriculture
Natural Resources
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:
Estimated Total Program Funding:
$150,000
Award Ceiling:
$75,000
Award Floor:
$5,000
CFDA Number(s):
10.912
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Environmental Quality Incentives Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:
Yes
Eligible Applicants
State governments
County governments
City or township governments
Independent school districts
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
Individuals
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Small businesses
Additional Information on Eligibility:
Agency Name
New Mexico State Office
Description
NRCS New Mexico requests applications for Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches in New Mexico. Applications are accepted from New Mexico. NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2009 will be approximately $150,000. Funds will be awarded through a competitive grants process.
There are two CIG categories available in FY 2009: Natural Resource Concerns Category and Technology Category. NRCS New Mexico will prioritize proposals including a riparian restoration component, but will consider all eligible applications. 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. This notice identifies the objectives for CIG projects, the eligibility criteria for projects, and provides the associated instructions needed to apply to CIG.
DATES: Applications must be received in the NRCS New Mexico State Office by 5 p.m. Mountain Standard Time (MST), on May 15, 2009.
ADDRESSES: The address for applications is: USDA - Natural Resources Conservation Service, Programs Staff, Conservation Innovation Grants Program; 6200 Jefferson St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109. The contact phone number for hand-delivered applications is (505) 761-4400.
To submit your application electronically, visit Grants.gov-Apply for Grants and follow the instructions.
For more information contact: Seth Fiedler
CIG Program Manager
6200 Jefferson St NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
Phone: (505) 761-4416
Fax: (505) 761-4463
E-mail: seth.fiedler@nm.usda.gov
