Vermont State Office

Description

The New Hampshire State Office of the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) requests applications for Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Applications will be accepted from any eligible entity for projects within the State of New Hampshire. Funds will be awarded through a statewide competitive grants process. Applications are requested from eligible government or non-government organizations or individuals within the State of New Hampshire 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 for a CIG. There are two CIG components available in FY2010: (1) Natural Resource Concerns Component, and (2) Technology Component.Contingent on Congressional action, NRCS anticipates the availability of $80,000 and possibly up to $168,000 of funds during fiscal year 2010 for the New Hampshire CIG program competition. Grants to eligible entities and individuals may not exceed a maximum of $75,000 each. The State Conservationist reserves the right not to fund any or all proposals.Written or electronic proposals must be received in the NH NRCS State Office by 4:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on July 2, 2010.

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)
• 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

Patricia Pickett <br/>Contract Specialist <br/>Phone 802-951-6795
pat.pickett@vt.usda.gov