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

Who can apply

• 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 with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Private institutions of higher education
• Individuals
• For-profit organizations other than small businesses
• Small businesses

Contact

Bridget Biernat <br/>Contract Specialist <br/>Phone 5057614485
bridget.biernat@nm.usda.gov