Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS WA 10 02
Apply for USDA NRCS WA 10 02
- The Washington State Office in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "2010 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 May 18, 2010 and posted on May 18, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 30, 2010. (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 2010 Washington State NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) Announcement describes a competitive grant program run by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Washington State. CIG is a discretionary grant opportunity authorized under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and grounded in Section 1240H of the Food Security Act of 1985, as updated by the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Public Law 110-246). NRCS administers EQIP and CIG under Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) authorities, with the Chief of NRCS holding delegated authority from the Secretary of Agriculture. In practical terms, the announcement is about using relatively modest federal grant dollars to help proven conservation ideas move from concept or limited use into broader, real-world adoption, especially in ways that NRCS can later incorporate into standard guidance and tools.
The main purpose of CIG is to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies that improve environmental enhancement and protection while supporting agricultural production. The emphasis is on innovation that is ready for application, not basic research. The program is designed to push conservation solutions that have already shown they can work into wider field use through pilot projects, demonstrations, and on-the-ground implementation. A key expected outcome is technology transfer: successful projects should be positioned to feed into NRCS policy, technical manuals, guides, and references, or be adopted by the private sector. The announcement specifically notes that CIG does not fund research projects, and proposals centered on formulating hypotheses are not eligible. Instead, applicants are expected to apply proven technology or approaches that have been studied enough to indicate a strong likelihood of success and that could realistically be institutionalized or scaled after the grant ends.
Funding for FY 2010 in Washington State is estimated at about $150,000 total, with an expectation of around three awards. Individual awards have a stated ceiling of $50,000 and a floor of $10,000, and projects may be single-year or multi-year but cannot exceed three years in duration. Funding is awarded through a statewide competitive process, and only projects taking place in Washington State are eligible under this particular announcement. The program is categorized under CFDA 10.912 (Environmental Quality Incentives Program). The listing indicates no cost-sharing or matching requirement for this opportunity.
Eligibility is broad and includes Federally recognized Indian Tribes, state and local governments, nongovernmental organizations, and individuals, as long as they meet the requirements in the full announcement. The overall program intent also highlights collaboration and dissemination: CIG is framed as a way to promote sharing of skills, knowledge, technologies, and facilities across communities, governments, and institutions so that conservation advances are accessible to more users and can be adopted more widely.
Administratively, the opportunity is identified as Funding Opportunity Number USDA-NRCS-WA-10-02, posted May 18, 2010, with an application closing date of June 30, 2010, and an archive date of July 30, 2010. The announcement points applicants to a Washington State NRCS CIG webpage for full details, and provides a program contact for access issues: Dave Brown, Program Manager, at 509-323-2971.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - 2010 Washington State NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG)
What is the 2010 Washington State NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) opportunity?
It is a competitive discretionary grant program run by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Washington State. The program uses federal grant funds to help innovative, proven conservation ideas move from concept or limited use into broader, real-world adoption, with an emphasis on approaches NRCS can later incorporate into standard tools and guidance.
What is the main purpose of CIG?
The main purpose is to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies that improve environmental enhancement and protection while supporting agricultural production. The focus is on innovation that is ready for application and can be demonstrated or implemented in the field.
Does CIG fund research projects?
No. The announcement explicitly states that CIG does not fund research projects. Proposals centered on formulating hypotheses are not eligible. Projects are expected to apply proven approaches or technologies that have already been studied enough to show a strong likelihood of success.
If it is not research, what types of activities does CIG support?
The announcement emphasizes pilot projects, demonstrations, and on-the-ground implementation that help move proven conservation solutions into wider field use. A major expected outcome is technology transfer so successful results can be adopted more broadly and potentially incorporated into NRCS references and guidance.
What is meant by "innovation" in this announcement?
Innovation is framed as conservation approaches and technologies that are beyond the basic research stage and are ready for real-world application. The goal is to expand adoption of solutions that have already shown they can work, rather than to test early-stage concepts or build purely theoretical work.
What is the total estimated funding available for FY 2010 in Washington State?
Total funding is estimated at about $150,000 for FY 2010 in Washington State.
How many awards does NRCS expect to make?
The announcement notes an expectation of around three awards.
What is the minimum and maximum award size?
Individual awards have a stated floor of $10,000 and a ceiling of $50,000.
How long can projects last?
Projects may be single-year or multi-year, but they cannot exceed three years in duration.
Is this a statewide competitive process?
Yes. Funding is awarded through a statewide competitive process for Washington State.
Do projects have to take place in Washington State?
Yes. Only projects taking place in Washington State are eligible under this particular announcement.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The listing indicates there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement for this opportunity.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes Federally recognized Indian Tribes, state and local governments, nongovernmental organizations, and individuals, as long as they meet the requirements in the full announcement.
What program is CIG authorized under?
CIG is authorized under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and grounded in Section 1240H of the Food Security Act of 1985, as updated by the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Public Law 110-246).
How does NRCS administer this program?
NRCS administers EQIP and CIG under Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) authorities, with the Chief of NRCS holding delegated authority from the Secretary of Agriculture.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The program is categorized under CFDA 10.912 (Environmental Quality Incentives Program).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is USDA-NRCS-WA-10-02.
When was this opportunity posted?
It was posted on May 18, 2010.
What is the application closing date?
The application closing date is June 30, 2010.
What is the archive date?
The archive date is July 30, 2010.
What kinds of outcomes does NRCS expect from funded projects?
A key expected outcome is technology transfer. Successful projects should be positioned to feed into NRCS policy, technical manuals, guides, and references, or be adopted by the private sector, so that proven conservation approaches can be scaled beyond the grant period.
Does the announcement emphasize collaboration or information sharing?
Yes. The program intent highlights collaboration and dissemination, promoting sharing of skills, knowledge, technologies, and facilities across communities, governments, and institutions to make conservation advances more accessible and widely adopted.
Where can applicants find full details about the announcement?
The announcement directs applicants to a Washington State NRCS CIG webpage for full details.
Who should be contacted for access issues related to the opportunity?
The listed contact for access issues is Dave Brown, Program Manager, at 509-323-2971.
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