Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS CT 14 01
Apply for USDA NRCS CT 14 01
- The NRCS Connecticut State Office in the agriculture natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Connecticut Conservation Innovation Grant 2014" 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 20, 2014 and posted on Mar 20, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 25, 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 $143,700.00 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).
- CIG Applicants nust be federally recognized tribes, state or local units of government, non governmental organizations or individuals.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Connecticut Conservation Innovation Grant 2014 (Funding Opportunity Number USDA NRCS CT 14 01) was a competitive grant opportunity run by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Connecticut State Office to encourage new and creative conservation practices, approaches, and technologies on agricultural lands. The core purpose of the program was to stimulate both the development and the on-the-ground adoption of innovative conservation ideas that can improve natural resource outcomes tied to farming and working lands in Connecticut. While applications could be submitted by eligible entities located in Connecticut as well as in surrounding states, the proposed projects themselves had to be implemented within the state of Connecticut.
For fiscal year 2014, NRCS Connecticut anticipated making about five awards, with an estimated total of up to $143,700 available for the statewide competition. Individual project budgets were capped at an award ceiling of $75,000 in requested federal funds, and proposals needed to request $75,000 or less to be considered under this Connecticut CIG sign up. NRCS also noted that the State Conservationist retained discretion to offer more or less funding than the stated total, depending on program decisions and available resources. The funding instrument was a discretionary grant, and awards were made strictly through a competitive review process rather than on a first-come basis.
Projects were expected to run between one and three years, giving applicants flexibility to propose short pilots, demonstrations, or multi-season efforts that could be tested, refined, and evaluated before being scaled or replicated. The funding fell under CFDA 10.912, the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), and it carried a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning awardees were expected to bring non-federal resources to the project rather than relying entirely on federal dollars. This structure is typically designed to increase commitment from partners and stretch limited federal funds across more conservation outcomes.
Eligibility was broad. Applicants could include federally recognized tribes, state or local units of government, non-governmental organizations, and individuals, as long as they met the program requirements and proposed eligible work in Connecticut. NRCS framed the opportunity around innovation in conservation on agricultural lands, which generally signals a preference for projects that test new methods, demonstrate promising technologies, or develop approaches that can be replicated by producers and conservation partners if successful. The announcement indicated that the notice provided the objectives, eligibility criteria, and application instructions needed for submission.
Key dates for the opportunity were a posted date of March 20, 2014, and an application deadline of April 25, 2014, with the opportunity archived on May 25, 2014. Applicants who needed help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Nancy Ferlow, State Resource Conservationist, at 860-871-4049. Additional information was referenced through the Connecticut NRCS home page link provided in the announcement.
Connecticut Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) 2014 - FAQs
What is the Connecticut Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) 2014?
The Connecticut Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) 2014 was a competitive grant opportunity administered by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Connecticut State Office. It was designed to encourage new and creative conservation practices, approaches, and technologies on agricultural lands in Connecticut.
What is the funding opportunity number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed for this grant was USDA NRCS CT 14 01.
What was the main purpose of the program?
The program aimed to stimulate both the development and on-the-ground adoption of innovative conservation ideas that improve natural resource outcomes tied to farming and working lands in Connecticut.
Who ran or administered this grant competition?
The competition was run by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Connecticut State Office.
Was this a competitive grant or first-come, first-served?
This was a competitive grant opportunity. Awards were made through a competitive review process rather than on a first-come basis.
How much total funding was expected to be available?
For fiscal year 2014, NRCS Connecticut anticipated up to $143,700 available for the statewide competition.
How many awards did NRCS Connecticut expect to make?
NRCS Connecticut anticipated making about five awards for fiscal year 2014.
What was the maximum award amount per project?
Individual project budgets were capped at an award ceiling of $75,000 in requested federal funds. Proposals needed to request $75,000 or less to be considered under this Connecticut CIG sign up.
Could NRCS award more or less than the stated total funding amount?
Yes. NRCS noted that the State Conservationist retained discretion to offer more or less funding than the stated total, depending on program decisions and available resources.
What type of funding instrument was used?
The funding instrument was a discretionary grant.
What was the expected project period or length of performance?
Projects were expected to run between one and three years.
Did projects have to take place in Connecticut?
Yes. While applications could be submitted by eligible entities located in Connecticut and surrounding states, the proposed projects themselves had to be implemented within the state of Connecticut.
Could applicants from outside Connecticut apply?
Yes. Eligible entities located in Connecticut as well as in surrounding states could submit applications, as long as the project was implemented in Connecticut.
Which program and CFDA number was this opportunity associated with?
The funding fell under CFDA 10.912, the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP).
Was a match or cost share required?
Yes. The opportunity carried a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning awardees were expected to bring non-federal resources to the project rather than relying entirely on federal dollars.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was described as broad. Applicants could include federally recognized tribes, state or local units of government, non-governmental organizations, and individuals, as long as they met program requirements and proposed eligible work in Connecticut.
What kinds of projects was NRCS looking for?
The opportunity was framed around innovation in conservation on agricultural lands. This generally signaled a preference for projects that test new methods, demonstrate promising technologies, or develop approaches that can be replicated by producers and conservation partners if successful.
What kinds of project formats were supported (pilot vs. longer projects)?
The 1-to-3-year period allowed for short pilots, demonstrations, or multi-season efforts that could be tested, refined, and evaluated before being scaled or replicated.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posted date listed for the opportunity was March 20, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was April 25, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on May 25, 2014.
Where could applicants find application instructions and requirements?
The announcement indicated that the notice provided the objectives, eligibility criteria, and application instructions needed for submission. Additional information was referenced through the Connecticut NRCS home page link provided in the announcement.
Who should applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants who needed help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Nancy Ferlow, State Resource Conservationist, at 860-871-4049.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. Based on the dates provided, the application deadline was April 25, 2014, and the opportunity was archived on May 25, 2014.
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