Opportunity Information: Apply for 69 6114 2014
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- The USDA NRCS Iowa State Office in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "2014 NRCS Iowa CIG" 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 24, 2014 and posted on Mar 24, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 30, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $800,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $75,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
- Additional Information on Eligibility III. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND INFORMATION A. Applicant Eligibility CIG applicants shall be a Federally recognized Indian Tribe, State or local unit of government, non governmental organization, or individual.
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Opportunity Summary:
The 2014 NRCS Iowa Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) opportunity was a competitive USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) grant program designed to spark new ideas and speed up the real-world adoption of innovative conservation practices and technologies. Run through the NRCS Iowa State Office, the program focused specifically on projects located in Iowa and limited eligibility to applicants operating within the state. The overall intent was to support practical, field-ready innovation that improves natural resource conservation outcomes, typically aligned with priorities addressed through USDA conservation programs and the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) framework.
For fiscal year 2014, NRCS anticipated up to $800,000 total available funding for Iowa CIG awards, with an estimated 10 awards to be made. Individual grant awards were expected to fall between a $10,000 minimum (award floor) and a $75,000 maximum (award ceiling). Awards were issued as grants under a discretionary funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 69-6114-2014), categorized under agriculture, and tied to CFDA 10.912 (Environmental Quality Incentives Program). A cost-sharing or matching contribution was required, meaning recipients needed to bring non-federal resources to the project rather than relying solely on federal funds.
Projects were expected to run between one and three years, reflecting NRCS interest in efforts that move beyond planning into testing, demonstration, evaluation, and adoption within a realistic timeframe. While the announcement emphasizes innovation, the underlying expectation is that funded projects would produce usable results such as new tools, improved management systems, demonstration models, or measurable conservation benefits that can be replicated or scaled in Iowa.
Eligibility was broad but clearly defined. Applicants could be federally recognized Indian Tribes, state or local units of government, non-governmental organizations, or individuals. The listing also notes “unrestricted†eligible applicants in the general field, but the controlling language clarifies the acceptable applicant types and, importantly, that applications would be accepted only from businesses, entities, and individuals within Iowa. In practice, this means the competition was statewide rather than national, and proposals needed to be grounded in Iowa implementation.
The application process was competitive and compliance-driven. NRCS stated that applications would be screened for completeness and adherence to the notice requirements before any technical review. Incomplete or noncompliant applications would be removed from consideration, and applicants would be notified by mail if their submission was eliminated. This kind of upfront screening typically places a premium on following formatting rules, providing all required forms and narratives, and clearly addressing eligibility and program requirements.
Key timeline details were straightforward. The opportunity was posted on March 24, 2014, and the application deadline (original and final closing date) was April 30, 2014. The opportunity was archived on May 30, 2014, indicating it was no longer open for submissions after that period.
For questions or access issues related to the full announcement, the contact listed was John Selenske, Supervisory Contract Specialist, reachable by phone at 515-323-2602, associated with USDA/NRCS.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): 2014 NRCS Iowa Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG)
What is the 2014 NRCS Iowa Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) opportunity?
The 2014 NRCS Iowa CIG opportunity was a competitive grant program run by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) through the NRCS Iowa State Office. It was designed to spark new ideas and speed up real-world adoption of innovative conservation practices and technologies in Iowa.
What was the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The overall intent was to support practical, field-ready innovation that improves natural resource conservation outcomes. Projects were expected to move beyond planning into testing, demonstration, evaluation, and adoption, and to generate usable results that can be replicated or scaled in Iowa.
Where did funded projects need to be located?
Projects were focused specifically on Iowa. The opportunity limited eligibility to applicants operating within Iowa, and proposals needed to be grounded in Iowa implementation.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was posted on March 24, 2014, had an application deadline of April 30, 2014, and was archived on May 30, 2014, meaning it was no longer open for submissions after that period.
How much total funding was anticipated for Iowa CIG awards in FY 2014?
NRCS anticipated up to $800,000 in total funding available for Iowa CIG awards for fiscal year 2014.
How many awards did NRCS estimate would be made?
The opportunity estimated that about 10 awards would be made.
What was the minimum and maximum expected award size?
Individual awards were expected to range from a minimum of $10,000 (award floor) to a maximum of $75,000 (award ceiling).
What type of funding instrument was used?
Awards were issued as grants under a discretionary funding opportunity.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed for the 2014 NRCS Iowa CIG opportunity was 69-6114-2014.
What CFDA number was this opportunity associated with?
This opportunity was tied to CFDA 10.912, which is associated with the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP).
How does this program relate to EQIP?
The program intent and priorities were described as being typically aligned with priorities addressed through USDA conservation programs and the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) framework.
Was cost-share or matching required?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching contribution was required, meaning recipients needed to bring non-federal resources to the project rather than relying only on federal funds.
How long were projects expected to last?
Projects were expected to run between one and three years.
What kinds of project outcomes were expected?
Funded projects were expected to produce usable results such as new tools, improved management systems, demonstration models, or measurable conservation benefits that could be replicated or scaled within Iowa.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included federally recognized Indian Tribes, state or local units of government, non-governmental organizations, or individuals. The opportunity also emphasized that applications would be accepted only from businesses, entities, and individuals within Iowa.
Did the opportunity allow applicants outside Iowa?
No. While eligibility categories were broad, the controlling requirement was that applications would be accepted only from businesses, entities, and individuals within Iowa, making it a statewide competition rather than a national one.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline (original and final closing date) was April 30, 2014.
When was the opportunity first posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 24, 2014.
What does it mean that the opportunity was "archived" on May 30, 2014?
It indicates the funding opportunity was no longer active for accepting submissions after that date.
How were applications reviewed?
The process was competitive and compliance-driven. NRCS stated that applications would first be screened for completeness and adherence to the notice requirements before any technical review.
What happens if an application was incomplete or did not meet the notice requirements?
Incomplete or noncompliant applications would be removed from consideration, and applicants would be notified by mail if their submission was eliminated.
Who could be contacted for questions or access issues about the full announcement?
The listed contact was John Selenske, Supervisory Contract Specialist (USDA/NRCS), reachable by phone at 515-323-2602.
What subject area/category did NRCS assign to this opportunity?
The opportunity was categorized under agriculture.
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