Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS AK 12 001
Apply for USDA NRCS AK 12 001
- The Natural Resources Conservation Service in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Alaska Conservation Innovation Grant (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 Feb 23, 2012 and posted on Jan 26, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 21, 2012 EXTENDED DEADLINES Wednesday, March 21, 2012, is the revised closing date for pre proposals. Selected applicants will then be required to submit a full proposal application no later than Friday, May 18, 2012.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $160,000.00 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 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Federally recognized Indian Tribe, State or local governmental entity, Non governmental organization, Individual
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Opportunity Summary:
The Alaska Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) is a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alaska to speed up the real-world use of new and improved conservation practices tied to agricultural production. The program is meant to help move practical, field-ready conservation ideas from the “we know this can work” stage into broader adoption, either by being incorporated into NRCS technical manuals and guides or by being picked up by producers and the private sector. A key point is that CIG is not designed to pay for basic or exploratory research. Instead, it supports approaches and technologies that have already been studied enough to show a strong likelihood of success and are ready for on-the-ground testing, refinement, demonstration, and transfer.
Projects funded under this Alaska CIG are expected to be hands-on and implementation-focused, such as pilot projects and field demonstrations that show how an innovative conservation practice performs under Alaska conditions. NRCS Alaska will consider both single-year and multi-year proposals, but the total project period cannot exceed three years. Another core requirement is that projects must involve landowners who meet Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) eligibility requirements, since the opportunity is connected to the EQIP conservation framework (CFDA 10.912). NRCS will only consider applications for work taking place within the state of Alaska.
For the 2012 Alaska state program cycle, NRCS identified two main priority areas. The first is innovative practices in energy conservation, reflecting an interest in reducing energy use and improving efficiency in agricultural operations while maintaining or improving environmental outcomes. The second priority is best management practices for high tunnel production, which points to practical improvements in conservation and management associated with season extension structures commonly used in Alaska and other cold climates.
The funding opportunity (USDA NRCS AK 12 001) anticipated making about five awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $160,000. Individual awards could be as high as $75,000, with no stated minimum award floor. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants should plan to contribute non-federal resources or other allowable match consistent with the program rules described in the full announcement.
Eligibility is broad and includes federally recognized Tribes, state or local governmental entities, non-governmental organizations, and individuals, with additional eligibility details referenced in the announcement’s “Additional Information on Eligibility” section. Applications were screened first for basic compliance with threshold requirements (such as eligibility and completeness). Submissions that passed those checks were then evaluated by a technical peer review panel and scored using objective criteria, emphasizing the program’s focus on practical, transferable conservation outcomes rather than research-only deliverables.
The process used a pre-proposal and full proposal structure. The original pre-proposal closing date was February 24, 2012, but the deadline was extended, making March 21, 2012 the revised closing date for pre-proposals. Applicants selected from the pre-proposal stage were then required to submit a full proposal by a later deadline: originally April 20, 2012, and revised to May 18, 2012. The opportunity was posted January 26, 2012, and later archived June 30, 2012.
For applicant support, NRCS provided a program contact in Alaska: Karen Dearlove, Realty/Easement Specialist and Alaska CIG Program Contact, at 907-283-8732 x114, particularly for those who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically. An additional information link was also provided through the NRCS Alaska CIG home page for detailed guidance, requirements, and application materials.
Alaska Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) - FAQs
What is the Alaska Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG)?
The Alaska Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) is a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alaska. Its purpose is to speed up real-world adoption of new and improved conservation practices connected to agricultural production.
What is the main goal of this program?
The program is designed to move practical, field-ready conservation ideas from a proven concept stage into broader use. This can include getting approaches incorporated into NRCS technical manuals and guides, or encouraging adoption by producers and the private sector.
Is this grant meant to fund basic research?
No. Alaska CIG is not intended to pay for basic or exploratory research. The focus is on approaches and technologies that have already been studied enough to show a strong likelihood of success and are ready for on-the-ground testing, refinement, demonstration, and transfer.
What kinds of projects are expected to be competitive?
Projects are expected to be hands-on and implementation-focused. Examples described include pilot projects and field demonstrations that show how an innovative conservation practice performs under Alaska conditions.
Do projects have to take place in Alaska?
Yes. NRCS will only consider applications for work taking place within the state of Alaska.
How long can a project last?
NRCS Alaska will consider both single-year and multi-year proposals, but the total project period cannot exceed three years.
Is this program connected to EQIP?
Yes. The opportunity is connected to the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) conservation framework (CFDA 10.912).
Do projects need to involve EQIP-eligible landowners?
Yes. A core requirement is that projects must involve landowners who meet EQIP eligibility requirements.
What were the priority areas for the 2012 Alaska state program cycle?
NRCS identified two main priority areas for 2012: (1) innovative practices in energy conservation, and (2) best management practices for high tunnel production.
What does the energy conservation priority area focus on?
It reflects interest in reducing energy use and improving efficiency in agricultural operations while maintaining or improving environmental outcomes.
What does the high tunnel production priority area focus on?
It focuses on best management practices and practical conservation/management improvements associated with high tunnel production and season extension structures commonly used in Alaska and other cold climates.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity is identified as USDA NRCS AK 12 001.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated making about five awards.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $160,000.
What was the maximum award size?
Individual awards could be as high as $75,000.
Was there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award floor was stated in the information provided.
Is a match or cost share required?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies. Applicants were expected to contribute non-federal resources or other allowable match consistent with the program rules described in the full announcement.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes federally recognized Tribes, state or local governmental entities, non-governmental organizations, and individuals. Additional eligibility details were referenced in the announcement’s "Additional Information on Eligibility" section.
How were applications reviewed?
Applications were screened first for basic compliance with threshold requirements (such as eligibility and completeness). Submissions that passed those checks were evaluated by a technical peer review panel and scored using objective criteria, emphasizing practical and transferable conservation outcomes rather than research-only deliverables.
Was there a two-step application process?
Yes. The process used a pre-proposal stage followed by a full proposal stage for applicants selected from the pre-proposal round.
What was the revised deadline for pre-proposals?
The pre-proposal closing date was extended. The revised closing date for pre-proposals was March 21, 2012 (originally February 24, 2012).
What was the revised deadline for full proposals?
Applicants selected from the pre-proposal stage were required to submit a full proposal by May 18, 2012 (originally April 20, 2012).
When was this opportunity posted and when was it archived?
The opportunity was posted January 26, 2012, and later archived June 30, 2012.
Who can applicants contact for help, especially if they cannot access the full announcement electronically?
NRCS provided a program contact in Alaska: Karen Dearlove, Realty/Easement Specialist and Alaska CIG Program Contact, at 907-283-8732 x114, particularly for those who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically.
Where could applicants find additional guidance and application materials?
An additional information link was provided through the NRCS Alaska CIG home page for detailed guidance, requirements, and application materials.
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