Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS WA 09 01
Apply for USDA NRCS WA 09 01
- The Washington State Office in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "2009 Washington State NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) Announcement" 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, 2009 and posted on Mar 17, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 8, 2009. (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 and local governments, and non governmental organizations and individuals.
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Opportunity Summary:
The 2009 Washington State NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) Announcement is a competitive grant opportunity run by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), authorized under Section 1240H of the Food Security Act of 1985 as amended by the 2008 Farm Bill (Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008, Public Law 110-246). NRCS administers EQIP and CIG under the authorities of the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC), with oversight delegated by the Secretary of Agriculture to the Chief of NRCS. In practical terms, this funding is meant to push conservation work forward by helping partners take promising, already-tested conservation ideas and put them to work in real agricultural settings, so they can be adopted more broadly and potentially incorporated into NRCS technical materials or moved into private-sector use.
The central goal of CIG is to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies that improve environmental outcomes while supporting agricultural production. The program emphasizes innovations that can be demonstrated on the ground and then transferred or scaled, such as new management systems, improved conservation technologies, or creative approaches like market-based mechanisms tied to conservation results. A key boundary is that CIG is not a research grant program; it does not fund basic or exploratory research. Instead, it supports pilot projects and field demonstrations for approaches that have already been studied enough to show a reasonable likelihood of success and are strong candidates for eventual technology transfer, standardization, or institutionalization.
For fiscal year 2009, NRCS anticipated approximately $150,000 in total funding available statewide in Washington. Individual awards were expected to range from $10,000 (award floor) up to $50,000 (award ceiling), and the program anticipated making about three awards. Projects could be single-year or multi-year, but could not exceed three years in duration. Funding is awarded through a statewide competitive process, meaning proposals are reviewed against published criteria and selected based on merit rather than on a first-come, first-served basis. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants should be prepared to contribute non-federal resources consistent with the program rules described in the full announcement.
Eligibility is relatively broad but focused on entities positioned to implement conservation demonstrations in Washington. Eligible applicants include federally recognized Indian Tribes, state and local governments, nongovernmental organizations, and individuals. However, applications are only accepted for projects that will take place in Washington State, making the geographic scope strictly in-state for both implementation and demonstrated outcomes. The announcement notes that the full solicitation includes the detailed eligibility requirements for both applicants and projects, along with the required application procedures and the criteria used to evaluate and award grants.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number USDA-NRCS-WA-09-01, the CFDA listing 10.912 (Environmental Quality Incentives Program), and classification as a discretionary grant in the agriculture activity category. The opportunity was posted March 17, 2009, with an application closing date of May 8, 2009, and an archive date of June 7, 2009. For applicants needing help accessing the announcement or with questions, the listed contact was Dave Brown, Assistant State Conservationist (Programs), Washington State NRCS, reachable at (509) 323-2971, and additional information was available through the Washington State NRCS CIG webpage.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): 2009 Washington State NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG)
What is the 2009 Washington State NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) opportunity?
It is a competitive grant opportunity administered by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Washington State through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). The purpose is to help move proven or already-tested conservation innovations into real agricultural settings so they can be demonstrated, adopted more broadly, and potentially incorporated into NRCS technical materials or used by the private sector.
What is the main goal of the CIG program?
The central goal is to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies that improve environmental outcomes while supporting agricultural production.
Is CIG a research grant program?
No. The announcement states that CIG is not a research grant program and does not fund basic or exploratory research. It supports pilot projects and field demonstrations of approaches that have already been studied enough to show a reasonable likelihood of success.
What kinds of projects does CIG support?
CIG supports projects that can be demonstrated on the ground and then transferred or scaled. Examples described include new management systems, improved conservation technologies, and innovative approaches such as market-based mechanisms tied to conservation results.
What does it mean that projects must be "already-tested" or have a "reasonable likelihood of success"?
Based on the announcement language, projects should not be early-stage ideas or basic research. They should be developed enough to justify a pilot or field demonstration and be strong candidates for later technology transfer, standardization, or institutionalization.
How much funding is available for Washington State in fiscal year 2009?
NRCS anticipated approximately $150,000 in total funding available statewide in Washington for fiscal year 2009.
What is the expected size of individual awards?
Individual awards were expected to range from $10,000 (the award floor) up to $50,000 (the award ceiling).
How many awards does NRCS expect to make?
The program anticipated making about three awards.
How long can a project last?
Projects may be single-year or multi-year, but they cannot exceed three years in duration.
Is this funding first-come, first-served?
No. Funding is awarded through a statewide competitive process. Proposals are reviewed against published criteria and selected based on merit.
Is there a cost-share or matching requirement?
Yes. The announcement notes that a cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, and applicants should be prepared to contribute non-federal resources consistent with the program rules described in the full announcement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include federally recognized Indian Tribes, state and local governments, nongovernmental organizations, and individuals, as described in the announcement.
Do projects have to be located in Washington State?
Yes. Applications are only accepted for projects that will take place in Washington State. The geographic scope is strictly in-state for implementation and demonstrated outcomes.
Where can applicants find the detailed eligibility requirements and evaluation criteria?
The announcement indicates that the full solicitation includes detailed eligibility requirements for both applicants and projects, required application procedures, and the criteria used to evaluate and award grants.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is USDA-NRCS-WA-09-01.
What CFDA program is this associated with?
The CFDA listing provided is 10.912, Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP).
What type of grant is this?
It is classified as a discretionary grant under the agriculture activity category.
What authority is CIG/EQIP operating under according to the announcement?
The announcement describes CIG as authorized under Section 1240H of the Food Security Act of 1985 as amended by the 2008 Farm Bill (Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008, Public Law 110-246). It also states that NRCS administers EQIP and CIG under the authorities of the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC), with oversight delegated by the Secretary of Agriculture to the Chief of NRCS.
What are the key dates for this opportunity?
Posted date: March 17, 2009. Application closing date: May 8, 2009. Archive date: June 7, 2009.
Who can be contacted with questions about the announcement?
The listed contact is Dave Brown, Assistant State Conservationist (Programs), Washington State NRCS, at (509) 323-2971.
Is there an online location mentioned for additional information?
Yes. The announcement mentions that additional information was available through the Washington State NRCS CIG webpage.
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