OpportunityTitle: Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG)
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: 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)   Nonprofits having 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
Description: The Louisiana NRCS requests applications for Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Louisiana NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in Fiscal Year (FY) 2015 will be $150,000. Funds will be awarded through a statewide competitive grants process. Projects must begin implementation within 12 months of the grant award and must be completed within 36 months of the grant award. Applications will be accepted from eligible individuals and entities including Federally-recognized Indian Tribes, State and local governments, and non-governmental organizations. This notice identifies the Louisiana program objectives and eligibility criteria for projects, and provides the associated instructions needed to apply to CIG.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: NRCS LA Agency Contact
GrantorContactText: &lt;br/&gt;John Pitre &lt;br/&gt;State Resource Conservationist &lt;br/&gt;USDA &#8211; Natural Resources Conservation Service &lt;br/&gt;3737 Government St. &lt;br/&gt;Alexandria, LA 71302 &lt;br/&gt;Phone: (318) 473-7774 &lt;br/&gt;E-mail: john.pitre@la.usda.gov &lt;br/&gt;