Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS WA 0801
Apply for USDA NRCS WA 0801
- The Washington State Office in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "2008 Washington State NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.912 Environmental Quality Incentives Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 17, 2008 and posted on Mar 17, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 1, 2008. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $150,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible entities include Federally recognized Indian Tribes, State or local unit of government, and non governmental organization private business or individual. To be eligible, projects must involve landowners who meet the EQIP eligibility requirements of 16 U.S.C. 3839aa 1. Applications will only be accepted for projects that will take place in Washington State.
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Opportunity Summary:
The 2008 Washington State NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number USDA NRCS WA 0801) is a competitive grant program run through the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service as part of the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), authorized under Section 1240H of the Food Security Act of 1985 (as amended by the 2002 Farm Bill). The basic aim is to push conservation work in agriculture beyond standard practice by helping applicants test and demonstrate innovative, ready-to-use approaches that improve environmental outcomes while keeping farms and ranches productive. A central expectation is that successful projects will lead to real-world adoption and technology transfer, either by being incorporated into NRCS technical guidance (manuals, standards, or field office tools) or by being taken up by the private sector and land managers.
This funding is not meant for early-stage research. The program is positioned as a bridge between “we think this might work” and “this is working on real operations and can be scaled.” In other words, proposals should focus on approaches and technologies that have already been studied enough to show a strong likelihood of success, and the grant should be used to move them into on-the-ground use through pilot projects, field demonstrations, and practical implementation. The solicitation also notes that innovation can include management systems and market-based approaches, not just equipment or engineering solutions, as long as the project clearly advances conservation outcomes and can be replicated.
For fiscal year 2008, the Washington State NRCS office announced up to $150,000 in total funding from Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) funds. Individual awards are capped at $50,000, with an award floor of $10,000, and the state anticipated making about three awards. Projects can be single-year or multi-year, but may not exceed three years in length. Funding is distributed through a statewide competitive process, meaning proposals are ranked against each other based on the criteria described in the full announcement.
Eligibility is broad and includes federally recognized Tribes, state or local units of government, non-governmental organizations, private businesses, and individuals. However, a key condition is that projects must involve landowners who meet EQIP eligibility requirements, and the work supported by the grant must take place in Washington State. The opportunity is listed under CFDA 10.912 (Environmental Quality Incentives Program) and includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants should be prepared to contribute non-federal resources or partner contributions as required by the program rules described in the full notice.
Important dates for this cycle were: posted and created on March 17, 2008; applications due May 1, 2008; and the opportunity archived May 31, 2008. For access issues with the full announcement or related materials, the listed contact was Amy Smith, Contract Specialist, at (509) 323-2925 (email noted for electronic access problems in the original posting).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - 2008 Washington State NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG)
What is the 2008 Washington State NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) opportunity?
It is a competitive grant opportunity offered through the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Washington State under the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program. It is associated with the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and is authorized under Section 1240H of the Food Security Act of 1985, as amended by the 2002 Farm Bill.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is USDA NRCS WA 0801.
What is the main purpose of CIG funding in Washington State for this cycle?
The purpose is to push agricultural conservation beyond standard practice by supporting the testing and demonstration of innovative, ready-to-use approaches that improve environmental outcomes while maintaining productive farms and ranches. A strong emphasis is placed on practical, on-the-ground use and the ability for successful approaches to be adopted more broadly.
Is this program meant to fund early-stage research?
No. The solicitation states this funding is not intended for early-stage research. It is positioned as a bridge from "promising and likely to work" to "proven in real operations and scalable," using pilot projects, field demonstrations, and practical implementation.
What kinds of innovations are eligible under this opportunity?
Innovation can include conservation technologies and approaches that are ready to be tested and demonstrated in real-world agricultural settings. The notice also indicates that innovation can include management systems and market-based approaches, not only equipment or engineering solutions, as long as the project advances conservation outcomes and can be replicated.
What outcomes are expected from successful CIG projects?
A central expectation is real-world adoption and technology transfer. The announcement notes that successful projects should lead to broader use, either by being incorporated into NRCS technical guidance (such as manuals, standards, or field office tools) or through adoption by the private sector and land managers.
How much total funding was available for Washington State in fiscal year 2008?
Up to $150,000 in total funding was announced for this Washington State CIG cycle, using Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) funds.
What is the minimum and maximum award size for an individual grant?
Individual awards have a floor of $10,000 and are capped at $50,000.
How many awards did Washington State NRCS anticipate making?
The state anticipated making about three awards.
How long can a project last under this opportunity?
Projects may be single-year or multi-year, but they may not exceed three years in length.
Is this a statewide competitive process?
Yes. Funding is distributed through a statewide competitive process in which proposals are ranked against each other based on the criteria described in the full announcement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes federally recognized Tribes, state or local units of government, non-governmental organizations, private businesses, and individuals.
Are there special conditions related to landowners or farm eligibility?
Yes. A key condition is that projects must involve landowners who meet EQIP eligibility requirements.
Does the project need to take place in Washington State?
Yes. The work supported by the grant must take place in Washington State.
Is there a matching or cost-share requirement?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement. Applicants should be prepared to contribute non-federal resources or partner contributions as required by the program rules described in the full notice.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 10.912, Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP).
What were the key dates for the 2008 Washington State CIG cycle?
The opportunity was posted and created on March 17, 2008. Applications were due May 1, 2008. The opportunity was archived on May 31, 2008.
Who was the contact person listed for access issues with the full announcement?
The listed contact for electronic access problems or related materials was Amy Smith, Contract Specialist, reachable at (509) 323-2925. The original posting also noted an email address for electronic access problems.
What does the program mean by "technology transfer" and adoption?
Based on the announcement, technology transfer and adoption means the project results should move beyond a one-off demonstration and be positioned for broader use. Examples given include incorporation into NRCS technical guidance (manuals, standards, or field office tools) or uptake by the private sector and land managers.
What is the general project maturity level NRCS appears to be looking for?
The solicitation emphasizes approaches and technologies that have already been studied enough to show a strong likelihood of success. The grant is intended to support moving these approaches into real operational settings through pilot projects and demonstrations that can be replicated and scaled.
What is the relationship between CIG and EQIP for this opportunity?
This CIG opportunity is run as part of EQIP through NRCS. The announcement highlights that projects must involve landowners who meet EQIP eligibility requirements, and the opportunity is associated with CFDA 10.912 (EQIP).
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