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Document Type:
Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:
USDA-NRCS-CO-08-01
Opportunity Category:
Mandatory
Posted Date:
Feb 02, 2008
Creation Date:
Feb 02, 2008
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Mar 31, 2008
Current Closing Date for Applications:
Mar 31, 2008
Archive Date:
Apr 30, 2008
Funding Instrument Type:
Grant
Category of Funding Activity:
Agriculture
Environment
Natural Resources
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:
13
Estimated Total Program Funding:
$1,000,000
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
Special district governments
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
Individuals
Additional Information on Eligibility:
Agency Name
Colorado State Office
Description
NRCS requests applications for Conservation Innovation
Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation
approaches and technologies. For FY 2008, up to $1,000,000 is available for the Colorado State CIG competition. Grants under the Colorado state component will not exceed $75,000 from NRCS. Funds will be awarded through a statewide competitive grants process. Applications are requested from eligible government or non-government organizations or individuals for competitive consideration of grant awards for projects between one and three years in duration. This notice identifies the objectives for CIG projects, the eligibility criteria for projects, and associated instructions needed to apply to CIG.
