NRCS is announcing the availability of CIG to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies.
Applications will be accepted from eligible entities for projects carried out in the state of Connecticut.
A total of up to $225,000 is available
for CIG in FY 201 8.
All non-Federal entities (NFE) and individuals are invited to apply, with the sole exception of Federal agencies.
Projects may be between one and three years in duration.
The maximum award amount for a single award in FY 2018 is $75,00 0.
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Office: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Estimated Funding: $225,000
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/foa/view/HHS-2014-ACF-OHS-CH-R06-0731
Additional Information of Eligibility:It is important to note that the eligibility requirements are different for Head Start and Early Head Start.
More information is provided in the funding opportunity announcement.
ENTITIES APPLYING FOR HEAD START ONLY - OR - BOTH HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START: Eligible applicants are limited to local public or private non-profit agencies, including community-based and faith-based organizations, or local for-profit agencies, pursuant to Section 641(a)(1) of the Head Start Act, 42 U.S.C.
§ 9836(a)(1) in the service area, that can provide Head Start services to children and families residing in the service area.
Applicants must demonstrate they meet the statutory requirement for designation as a Head Start and/or Early Head Start agency as defined in the Head Start Act.
ENTITIES APPLYING FOR EARLY HEAD START ONLY: Eligible applicants are any public or private non-profit agency, including community-based and faith-based organizations, or for-profit agencies pursuant to Section 645A(d) of the Head Start Act, 42 U.S.C.
§ 9840A(d).
Eligibility is limited to public or private non-profit organizations, including faith-based organizations or for-profit organizations in the service area that can provide Early Head Start services to children and families residing in the service area.
Entities operating Head Start programs are eligible to operate Early Head Start programs.
Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity announcement.
Faith-based organizations are encouraged to review the ACF Policy on Grants to Faith-Based Organizations at: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/acf-policy-on-grants-to-faith-based-organizations.
Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.
Full Opportunity Web Address:http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/foa/view/HHS-2014-ACF-OHS-CH-R06-0731Contact: Agency Email Description: State Resource Conservationist
Agency Email: Date Posted: 2018-04-19
Application Due Date: Archive Date: 2018-07-01