Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS CT 15 01
Apply for USDA NRCS CT 15 01
- The NRCS Connecticut State Office in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Connecticut Conservation Innovation Grant 2015" 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 Apr 20, 2015 and posted on Apr 20, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 12, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $203,000.00 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).
- CIG Applicants must 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 2015 (Funding Opportunity Number USDA NRCS CT 15 01) was a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) through the NRCS Connecticut State Office. The program was part of the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) effort, which is tied to the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) under CFDA 10.912. Its central purpose was to encourage new, practical, and results-oriented conservation approaches and technologies that can be tested, demonstrated, and then adopted more broadly on agricultural lands. In other words, the focus was on innovation in conservation, especially work that can move beyond standard practices and show measurable conservation value in real farm or agricultural settings.
For fiscal year 2015, NRCS Connecticut anticipated up to $203,000 in total funding available for a statewide competitive process, with an expectation of about five awards. NRCS also made clear that the final amount awarded could be higher or lower depending on the State Conservationist's discretion, meaning applicants needed to treat the total funding estimate as flexible rather than guaranteed. Individual project proposals for the Connecticut competition were required to request $75,000 or less in federal funds (the award ceiling), and there was no stated minimum request amount (award floor of $0). Awards were made as grants, not contracts, and projects could run from one to three years, allowing applicants to propose either short pilot demonstrations or multi-year efforts that track adoption, performance, and outcomes over time.
Eligibility was fairly broad. Applications could come from federally recognized tribes, state or local units of government, non-governmental organizations, or individuals. NRCS would accept applications from eligible entities located in Connecticut or in surrounding states, but the project itself had to be implemented within the state of Connecticut. This geographic requirement is important because it allowed expertise and partnerships to extend across state lines while ensuring that the on-the-ground conservation benefits and demonstrations occurred in Connecticut.
The opportunity was competitive, meaning proposals were reviewed and selected against one another rather than funded on a first-come basis. The notice indicated that it laid out the objectives for CIG projects, the eligibility criteria, and the instructions needed to apply, implying that applicants were expected to align closely with the program goals and to follow NRCS submission requirements carefully. The listing also specified that cost sharing or matching was required, so applicants needed to plan for non-federal contributions (cash and/or in-kind, depending on program rules) to complement the federal request.
Key dates for this 2015 cycle were: posted and created on April 20, 2015, with an application deadline (original and final closing date) of June 12, 2015, and an archive date of July 12, 2015. Applicants needing assistance accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Nancy Ferlow, State Resource Conservationist, at 860-871-4049. An additional information link referenced the Connecticut NRCS home page, which would typically host state-specific guidance, forms, and updates relevant to submission and program administration.
Connecticut Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) 2015 - FAQs
What is the Connecticut Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) 2015?
The Connecticut Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) 2015 was a discretionary, competitive grant opportunity offered by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) through the NRCS Connecticut State Office. It was part of the broader Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) effort tied to the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) under CFDA 10.912.
What is the main purpose of this grant program?
The central purpose was to encourage new, practical, and results-oriented conservation approaches and technologies that can be tested and demonstrated on agricultural lands, with the goal of broader adoption. The emphasis was on innovation beyond standard practices and on showing measurable conservation value in real farm or agricultural settings.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number was USDA NRCS CT 15 01.
Who offered and administered this funding opportunity?
The opportunity was offered by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and administered through the NRCS Connecticut State Office.
How much total funding was anticipated for the Connecticut 2015 competition?
For fiscal year 2015, NRCS Connecticut anticipated up to $203,000 in total funding available through a statewide competitive process.
How many awards were expected to be made?
NRCS Connecticut expected about five awards.
Was the total funding amount guaranteed?
No. NRCS stated that the final amount awarded could be higher or lower at the State Conservationist's discretion, so the total funding figure should be treated as an estimate rather than a guarantee.
What was the maximum federal funding request allowed per project?
Individual project proposals were required to request $75,000 or less in federal funds.
Was there a minimum funding request amount?
No minimum request amount was stated. The listing indicated an award floor of $0.
Were awards issued as grants or contracts?
Awards were made as grants, not contracts.
How long could projects run?
Projects could run from one to three years. This allowed applicants to propose either shorter pilot demonstrations or multi-year efforts that track adoption, performance, and outcomes over time.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included federally recognized tribes, state or local units of government, non-governmental organizations, and individuals.
Did the applicant have to be located in Connecticut?
Not necessarily. NRCS would accept applications from eligible entities located in Connecticut or in surrounding states.
Where did the project have to be implemented?
The project itself had to be implemented within the state of Connecticut, even if the applicant organization was based in a surrounding state.
Was this a competitive opportunity or first-come, first-served?
This was a competitive opportunity. Proposals were reviewed and selected against one another rather than funded on a first-come basis.
What types of projects was NRCS looking for under CIG?
The opportunity focused on innovative conservation approaches and technologies that are practical, results-oriented, and suitable for testing and demonstration on agricultural lands, with measurable conservation value and the potential for broader adoption.
Did this opportunity require cost sharing or matching funds?
Yes. The listing specified that cost sharing or matching was required, meaning applicants needed to plan for non-federal contributions to complement the federal request.
What were the key dates for the 2015 Connecticut announcement?
The opportunity was posted and created on April 20, 2015. The application deadline (original and final closing date) was June 12, 2015. The archive date was July 12, 2015.
Who should applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants needing assistance accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Nancy Ferlow, State Resource Conservationist, at 860-871-4049.
Was there an additional information source mentioned for state-specific guidance?
Yes. An additional information link referenced the Connecticut NRCS home page, which would typically host state-specific guidance, forms, and updates relevant to submission and program administration.
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