Missouri State Office

Description

NRCS Missouri requests applications for Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies on agricultural lands. Applications will be accepted from any eligible entity within the 50 States, the Caribbean Area (Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands) and the Pacific Basin Area (Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands) for projects within the state of Missouri. For fiscal year 2011, up to $150,000 may be available for the Missouri statewide CIG competition. NRCS will reserve the right to offer more or less funding at the discretion of the State Conservationist. Funds will be awarded through a competitive grants process. Applications are requested from eligible government or non-government organizations or individuals for competitive consideration of grant awards for projects between one and three years duration. This notice identifies the objectives for CIG projects, the eligibility criteria for projects and associated instructions needed to apply to CIG.

Who can apply

• Unrestricted

Contact

James Crossley <br/>Contract Specialist <br/>Phone 573-876-0906
james.crossley@mo.usda.gov