Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS CT 13 01
Apply for USDA NRCS CT 13 01
- The NRCS Connecticut State Office in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Connecticut Conservation Innovation Grant Opportunity for Funding" 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 7, 2013 and posted on Mar 7, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 5, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $176,000.00 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 a federally recognized Indian Tribe, state or local unit of government, non governmental orginization, business or individual.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Connecticut Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) opportunity is a competitive grant program run by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Connecticut State Office to encourage new and creative conservation practices, tools, and technologies on agricultural lands. The main goal is to help move promising conservation ideas from concept or pilot stage into real-world use by farmers and other land managers, with an emphasis on approaches that can be adopted more broadly once they are proven to work.
For fiscal year 2013, NRCS Connecticut anticipated making roughly up to $176,000 available statewide through this competition, with an estimated five awards. Individual proposals were required to request no more than $75,000 in federal funding, and projects had to be carried out within the state of Connecticut even if the applicant organization was located in Connecticut or a neighboring state. NRCS noted that the State Conservationist could ultimately decide to offer more or less total funding than the estimated amount, depending on program priorities and available funds.
Awards were offered as grants (a discretionary funding instrument) under CFDA 10.912, which is associated with the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). A cost-sharing or matching requirement applied, meaning applicants needed to contribute non-federal resources or partner support consistent with the program rules. Projects could run from one to three years, which gives applicants room to design efforts that include planning, on-the-ground demonstration, evaluation, and outreach to encourage adoption.
Eligibility was broad and included federally recognized Indian Tribes, state or local units of government, non-governmental organizations, businesses, and individuals. This structure allows a wide range of applicants such as conservation districts, municipalities, universities and research partners working through eligible entities, nonprofits, agricultural businesses, and producers to compete, as long as the proposed work is located in Connecticut and aligns with CIG objectives focused on innovative conservation outcomes on agricultural lands.
Key administrative details from the notice include the funding opportunity number USDA NRCS CT 13 01 and a posting date of March 7, 2013. The application deadline was April 5, 2013, with the opportunity later archived on May 5, 2013. Applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically were directed to contact Nancy Ferlow, State Resource Conservationist, at 860-871-4049 for assistance.
Connecticut Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) - FAQs (FY 2013)
What is the Connecticut Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG)?
The Connecticut Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) is a competitive grant program run by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Connecticut State Office. It is intended to encourage new and creative conservation practices, tools, and technologies on agricultural lands.
What is the main purpose of the CIG program?
The main goal is to help move promising conservation ideas from the concept or pilot stage into real-world use by farmers and other land managers. The program emphasizes approaches that can be adopted more broadly once they have been proven to work.
Who runs this grant competition?
The competition is administered by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Connecticut State Office.
How much funding was expected to be available in FY 2013?
For fiscal year 2013, NRCS Connecticut anticipated making roughly up to $176,000 available statewide through this competition.
How many awards were expected in FY 2013?
NRCS Connecticut estimated approximately five awards for FY 2013.
Is the total available funding guaranteed?
No. NRCS noted that the State Conservationist could decide to offer more or less total funding than the estimated amount, depending on program priorities and available funds.
What is the maximum amount of federal funding an individual proposal could request?
Individual proposals were required to request no more than $75,000 in federal funding.
Where must projects be carried out?
Projects had to be carried out within the state of Connecticut.
Can organizations located outside Connecticut apply?
Yes. The notice indicated projects must take place in Connecticut even if the applicant organization is located in Connecticut or a neighboring state.
What type of award is provided?
Awards were offered as grants, described as a discretionary funding instrument.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity was offered under CFDA 10.912.
How does this opportunity relate to EQIP?
CFDA 10.912 is associated with the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP).
Is there a cost-share or matching requirement?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applied, meaning applicants needed to contribute non-federal resources or partner support consistent with program rules.
How long could projects last?
Projects could run from one to three years.
What kinds of activities could a 1-3 year project include?
The stated project length was intended to give applicants room to design efforts that include planning, on-the-ground demonstration, evaluation, and outreach to encourage adoption.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad and included federally recognized Indian Tribes, state or local units of government, non-governmental organizations, businesses, and individuals.
Does eligibility include nonprofits and local conservation partners?
Yes. The eligibility description supports participation from entities such as conservation districts, municipalities, nonprofits, agricultural businesses, and producers, as long as the work is located in Connecticut and aligns with the program's objectives.
Do projects need to focus on agricultural lands?
Yes. The opportunity is focused on innovative conservation outcomes on agricultural lands.
What is the funding opportunity number for this notice?
The funding opportunity number listed in the notice is USDA NRCS CT 13 01.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date was March 7, 2013.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was April 5, 2013.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was later archived on May 5, 2013.
Who should applicants contact if they cannot access the full announcement electronically?
Applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically were directed to contact Nancy Ferlow, State Resource Conservationist.
What is the contact phone number for assistance?
The phone number provided for Nancy Ferlow is 860-871-4049.
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