Pacific Islands Area Conservation Innovation Grant

Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. For fiscal year 2012, up to $263,000 is available for the Pacific Islands Area statewide CIG competition. Grants to eligible entities and individuals may not exceed a maximum of $75,000. Funds will be awarded through a Pacific Islands Area statewide competitive grants process. Applications are requested from eligible government or nongovernment organizations, eligible private business or individuals for competitive consideration of grant awards for projects between one to a maximum of three years in duration. This notice identifies the objectives for CIG projects, the eligibility criteria for projects and associated instructions needed to apply to CIG.