For Immediate Release

CONTACT:
Karen Brady, Natural Resources Specialist
(803) 649-4221, ext. 129
Karen.brady@sc.usda.gov

Conservation Innovation Grant Applications due April 6th

COLUMBIA, SC, (January 28, 2012) --- Ann English, State Conservationist for the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in South Carolina announced that NRCS is requesting applications for Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Applications are due April 6, 2012. 

For fiscal year 2012, grants will not exceed $75,000. Funds will be awarded through a statewide competitive grants process. Applications are requested from eligible government or non-government organizations or individuals for competitive consideration of grant awards for projects between one and three years in duration.

Applications must be in hard copy format and must be received in the SC NRCS State Office by 4:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time (EST) April 6, 2012. The address for mailed or hand-delivered applications is: USDA-NRCS, attention: Evelyn Whitesides, State Resource Conservationist, 1835 Assembly Street, Room 950, Columbia, SC, 29201.

Funding categories include nutrient management, energy conservation, soil health, and wildlife.

A full announcement of the SC CIG State Component is available on-line at http://www.sc.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/sc_cig_pag.html or visit www.grants.gov and conduct a search by agency (Dept. of Ag).

For more information, please contact Karen Brady at karen.brady@sc.usda.gov or call (803) 649-4221, extension 129.

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