NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants in New Jersey

New Jersey NRCS requests applications for the state Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Applications from eligible individuals, non-federal government and non-government organizations for projects located in New Jersey between one and three years in duration will be considered for the statewide competitive grants process.

Three grants were awarded in 2011 for a total of $186,535. All past awards can be reviewed on the CIG History Page.

2012 Conservation Innovation Grants

The grant application package materials identify the objectives for CIG projects, the eligibility criteria for projects and associated instructions needed to apply to CIG.

Application Materials

The following documents require Microsoft Word 2007, Microsoft Excel 2007 or Adobe Acrobat pdf, as noted.

FY2012 NJ Announcement of Program Funding (321 kb)
SF424 - Application (30 kb)
SF424A - Budget Information (28 kb)
SF424B - Assurances (30 kb)

About Form CPA-52 - Environmental Effects for Conservation Planning

Applicants must include a description of the potential environmental and social impacts, plus potential beneficial and adverse impacts of the proposed action. A description of the potential impacts to all environmental resources must be disclosed. Environmental resources include soil, water, air, plants, and animals, as well as other specific resources protected by law, Executive Order, and Agency policy. These resources are outlined in the NRCS Environmental Evaluation Worksheet, form CPA-52. This form is available for download on the national NRCS website page, Environmental Compliance at NRCS (Scroll to bottom of page.)

The CPA-52 form can be used as a guide for the scope of environmental information that should be prepared for this section of the application. In addition to describing impacts, applicants are required to assess the significance or degree of potential environmental impact of the proposed project on environmental resources.

Applicants may consult with the New Jersey NRCS Environmental Liaison, Greg Westfall, Resource Conservationist (732) 537-6054 concerning the scope of what should be addressed in this section of the application.

Note: Please be aware that applications for projects with potentially adverse impacts may need to be modified in order to achieve acceptable and beneficial levels of environmental impact. If projects cannot be modified, then there is a potential during the screening process that the application may not be selected.

Form for Progress Reporting of Funded Proposals

Biannual Report Form (24 kb Word) or Biannual Report Form (14 kb pdf)

Contact:
Christine Hall, Resource Conservationist (732) 537-6057

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