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Applications Accepted For Alabama State Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG)Auburn, Ala. - Feb. 18, 2009 Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist Gary Kobylski announced that applications are being accepted for the Alabama Conservation Innovation Grants for fiscal year 2009. Applicants must be a Federally-recognized Indian Tribe, state or local unit of government, private business, or individual. Funding for CIG is made available through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program. The purpose is to stimulate development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies in the state. Two categories are available for 2009: Natural Resource Concerns and Technology. Note: Applications must be received in the NRCS State Office by close of business on April 2, 2009. Applications can be submitted using express mail, overnight courier service,
or hand delivered to: CIG enables NRCS to work with public and private entities to accelerate technology transfer and adoption of promising technologies and approaches to address some of the Alabama's most pressing natural resource concerns. CIG will benefit agricultural producers by providing more options for environmental enhancement and compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations. The grant requires a 50-50 match between the agency and the applicant. Some in-kind contributions may be approved. Individual State grants will not exceed $75,000. Funds will be awarded through a competitive grant process. More detailed information is available on-line at: http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/cig/.For questions on technical issues, contact Steve Musser, Assistant State Conservationist (Programs), telephone number 334-887-4503. |
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