OpportunityTitle: FY2013 NEW MEXICO CIG PROGRAM FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENT
CategoryExplanation: 1.  Plant Community Health (improvements via underutilized technologies such as Prescribed Burning, riparian or wetland restoration)    2.  Water Conservation (achieved via improvements in irrigated agriculture or under utilize ranch management techniques)    3.  Drought Flexibility: Livestock grazing or irrigated agriculture related production practices that facilitate agricultural production in drought conditions
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Applications are accepted from eligible individuals, non-federal government and non-government organizations.
Description: The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), New Mexico State Office, hereby announces availability of the New Mexico State Component of the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate on-the-ground adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Applications for the state component are accepted from applicants in New Mexico. NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2013 will be approximately $150,000. 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.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: CIG ACCESS PROBLEMS
GrantorContactText: Steven Alves &lt;br/&gt;Contracting Officer &lt;br/&gt;Phone 5057614484