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Document Type:
Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:
USDA-NRCS-NM-08-01
Opportunity Category:
Mandatory
Posted Date:
Feb 14, 2008
Creation Date:
Feb 14, 2008
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Apr 15, 2008
Current Closing Date for Applications:
Apr 15, 2008
Archive Date:
May 15, 2008
Funding Instrument Type:
Grant
Category of Funding Activity:
Agriculture
Environment
Natural Resources
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:
6
Estimated Total Program Funding:
$240,000
Award Ceiling:
$75,000
Award Floor:
$5,000
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
City or township governments
Special district governments
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
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
Private institutions of higher education
Individuals
Additional Information on Eligibility:
Agency Name
New Mexico State Office
Description
NRCS request applications for the Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. For FY2008, up to $240,000 is available for the State of New Mexico Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program. Grants to eligible entities and individuals may not exceed a maximum of $75,000 from New Mexico NRCS. New Mexico funds will be awarded through a statewide 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 in duration. This notice identifies the objectives for the CIG projects, the eligibility criteria for projects, and associated instruction needed to apply for CIG.
See attached Program Announcement
