USDA-NRCS-Iowa 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 from businesses, entities, and individuals within the state of Iowa only. NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2014 will be up to $800,000. Applications are requested from eligible governmental or non-governmental organizations or individuals for competitive consideration of grant awards for projects between one and three years in duration.This notice identifies the objectives, eligibility criteria, and application instructions for 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.

Who can apply

• Unrestricted

Contact

John Selenske <br/>Supervisory Contract Specialist <br/>Phone 515-323-2602
john.selenske@ia.usda.gov