OpportunityTitle: New York - Conservation Innovation Grants
Description: New York State Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture, is announcing availability of Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Applications are accepted for projects located entirely within the State of New York. NY NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2012 will be approximately $250,000. 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. Funds will be awarded through a two-phase competitive process that will include (1) a pre-proposal application and review and (2) a full proposal application and review. The full proposal process will only be open to applicants whose pre-proposal applications are selected by NRCS.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: CIG Administrative Contact
GrantorContactText: Kimberley Glenn &lt;br/&gt;Mgt. &amp; Prgm. Analyst &lt;br/&gt;Phone 315-477-6518
CloseDateExplanation: Pre-proposal due June 1, 2012. Full Proposal due July 20, 2012.