Kentucky State Office

Description

Conservation Innovation grant (CIG) opportunities, as authorized under the farm bill through the Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP), are being offered to Kentuckians for the development of innovative technologies and approaches related to Water Quality, Soil Quality and Agriculture Energy. This funding opportunity will be available for applicants to submit applications for projects from March 16, 2012 through April 16, 2012. Approximately $200,000 has been awarded to the CIG Program for fiscal year 2012.

Who can apply

• State governments
• County governments
• City or township governments
• Special district governments
• Independent school districts
• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
• Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
• Public housing authorities / Indian housing authorities
• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Private institutions of higher education
• Individuals
• For-profit organizations other than small businesses
• Small businesses

Contact

Robert Bradley <br/>Resource Conservationist <br/>Phone 859-224-7457
bobby.bradley@ky.usda.gov