Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS CT 11 01
Apply for USDA NRCS CT 11 01
- The NRCS Connecticut State Office in the agriculture natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Connecticut Conservation Innovation Grants Fiscal Year (FY) 2011 Announcement for Program 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 Jan 31, 2011 and posted on Jan 31, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 25, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $211,000.00 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 3 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.
- CIG applicants must be a federally recognized Indian Tribe, state or local unit of government, non governmental organization, or individual.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Connecticut Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) FY 2011 funding opportunity is a competitive grant program run by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Connecticut State Office. Its main purpose is to encourage the development, field testing, and adoption of new or improved conservation approaches and technologies on agricultural lands. The focus is on practical innovation that can be demonstrated in real-world settings and then more broadly applied to strengthen conservation outcomes in Connecticut agriculture.
Although the projects must be implemented within the state of Connecticut, the competition is open to eligible applicants located anywhere in the 50 States as well as eligible entities in the Caribbean Area (Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands) and the Pacific Basin Area (Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands). In other words, an organization or individual based outside Connecticut can apply, as long as the proposed work will take place in Connecticut.
For FY 2011, NRCS Connecticut estimated that up to $211,000 could be available for this statewide CIG competition, with an expectation of about three awards. Individual awards can be as small as $1, but proposals under this Connecticut sign-up are capped at a federal request of $75,000 or less. NRCS also notes that the State Conservationist retains discretion to offer more or less total funding than the estimate, depending on program needs and available resources.
Projects are intended to be short- to medium-term efforts, with a duration of one to three years. The grants are discretionary and awarded through a competitive process, meaning proposals are evaluated against the program’s objectives and criteria rather than being funded automatically. The opportunity falls under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) assistance listing (CFDA 10.912), and it includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants should be prepared to contribute non-federal resources consistent with the program rules.
Eligibility is broad but clearly defined. Applicants must be a federally recognized Indian Tribe, a state or local unit of government, a non-governmental organization, or an individual. The notice characterizes the eligible applicant pool as essentially unrestricted across entity types, as long as the applicant fits one of those categories and follows any additional eligibility clarifications in the full announcement.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number USDA NRCS CT 11 01 and the posting date of January 31, 2011. The application deadline (closing date) is February 25, 2011, and the opportunity was later archived on March 27, 2011. Applicants looking for the full announcement and supporting instructions are directed to the Connecticut NRCS website. For access issues or questions, the listed point of contact is Nancy Ferlow, State Resource Conservationist, at 860-871-4049.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Connecticut Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) FY 2011
What is the Connecticut Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) FY 2011 opportunity?
It is a competitive, discretionary grant program run by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Connecticut State Office. The program is designed to encourage the development, field testing, and adoption of new or improved conservation approaches and technologies on agricultural lands.
What is the main purpose of this grant program?
The main purpose is to support practical innovation that can be demonstrated in real-world agricultural settings and then more broadly applied to strengthen conservation outcomes in Connecticut agriculture.
Where must the project be carried out?
Projects must be implemented within the state of Connecticut.
Can an applicant located outside Connecticut apply?
Yes. The competition is open to eligible applicants located anywhere in the 50 States, as well as eligible entities in the Caribbean Area (Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands) and the Pacific Basin Area (Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands), as long as the proposed work will take place in Connecticut.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include a federally recognized Indian Tribe, a state or local unit of government, a non-governmental organization, or an individual. Eligibility is described as broad but must fit within these categories and follow any additional eligibility clarifications in the full announcement.
Is this funding awarded automatically if you meet eligibility requirements?
No. The grants are discretionary and awarded through a competitive process. Proposals are evaluated against the program objectives and criteria rather than being funded automatically.
How much funding is expected to be available for FY 2011?
NRCS Connecticut estimated that up to $211,000 could be available for the statewide FY 2011 CIG competition.
How many awards are expected?
The estimate indicates an expectation of about three awards.
What is the maximum federal funding request allowed per proposal?
Under this Connecticut sign-up, proposals are capped at a federal request of $75,000 or less.
Is there a minimum award amount?
Individual awards can be as small as $1.
Could the total amount awarded be different from the estimate?
Yes. NRCS notes that the State Conservationist retains discretion to offer more or less total funding than the estimate, depending on program needs and available resources.
How long can a project last?
Projects are intended to be short- to medium-term efforts, with a duration of one to three years.
Does this opportunity require cost sharing or matching funds?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants should be prepared to contribute non-federal resources consistent with the program rules.
What program does this opportunity fall under?
This opportunity falls under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) assistance listing (CFDA 10.912).
What is the funding opportunity number for this announcement?
The funding opportunity number is USDA NRCS CT 11 01.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting date is January 31, 2011.
What was the application deadline (closing date)?
The closing date for applications was February 25, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on March 27, 2011.
Where can applicants find the full announcement and instructions?
Applicants are directed to the Connecticut NRCS website for the full announcement and supporting instructions.
Who can be contacted with questions or access issues?
The listed point of contact is Nancy Ferlow, State Resource Conservationist, reachable at 860-871-4049.
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