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Document Type:
Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:
USDA-NRCS-MAINE-13-001
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Posted Date:
Feb 26, 2013
Creation Date:
Feb 26, 2013
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Apr 01, 2013
Current Closing Date for Applications:
Apr 01, 2013
Archive Date:
Apr 30, 2013
Funding Instrument Type:
Grant
Category of Funding Activity:
Agriculture
Energy
Environment
Natural Resources
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:
4
Estimated Total Program Funding:
$200,000
Award Ceiling:
$75,000
Award Floor:
$2,500
CFDA Number(s):
10.912
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Environmental Quality Incentives Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:
Yes
Eligible Applicants
State governments
County governments
Special district governments
Independent school districts
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
Individuals
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Small businesses
Additional Information on Eligibility:
Agency Name
NRCS-Maine 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 State of Maine. NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2013 will be up to $200,000. 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.
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