South Carolina 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 South Carolina. NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2014 will be up to $300,000. 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.DATES: Applications must be received by NRCS before 4 p.m. on May 5, 2014.ADDRESSES: Applications sent via United States Postal Service, express mail or overnight courier service must be sent to the following address: Evelyn Whitesides, State Resource ConservationistUSDA-NRCS, SC CIG Program, Strom Thurmond Federal Building1835 Assembly Street, Room 950Columbia, SC 29201Phone: (803) 765-5682Electronic applications will not be accepted, however we do need an electronic copy of the application on a non-returnable compact disc (CD), digital video disc (DVD), or Universal Serial Bus (USB) flash drive. For more information contact:Karen Brady,SC CIG Program CoordinatorUSDA-NRCS1555 Richland Avenue East, Suite 400Aiken, SC 19801Phone: (803) 649-4221 Extension 129Email: Karen.brady@sc.usda.gov 

Who can apply

• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)

Contact

Dorothea Martinez <br/>Contracting Officer <br/>Phone 803/253-3899
dorothea.martinez@sc.usda.gov