Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS KS CIG 15 01
Apply for USDA NRCS KS CIG 15 01
- The USDA NRCS MSD Ft Worth Office in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "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 Jul 1, 2015 and posted on Jul 1, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 7, 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 $100,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Independent school districts Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) County governments Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments Special district governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility Individuals Private institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) opportunity announced by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Kansas is a competitive grant program meant to speed up the real-world use of new and better conservation practices in agriculture. The program is designed to push innovative conservation approaches and technologies beyond the “promising idea” stage and into practical, on-the-ground adoption, while still supporting productive farming and ranching. In FY 2015, NRCS anticipated up to $100,000 total available for Kansas CIG awards, with proposals invited for projects lasting between 1 and 3 years.
At its core, CIG is about demonstration and adoption rather than basic research. NRCS is looking for projects that apply, test, or showcase technologies and management systems that are already proven or emerging, with a clear emphasis on scaling strategies that can be adopted more widely. The goal is to leverage federal conservation investment by pairing environmental enhancement and protection with agricultural production outcomes, not treating them as competing priorities. A key expectation is that successful projects will result in conservation technologies, management systems, or innovative approaches (including market-based systems) being transferable into NRCS technical manuals and guides, or otherwise being taken up by the private sector and broader agricultural community.
The types of projects that fit best are practical pilot projects and field demonstrations that show measurable conservation benefits and a pathway to wider adoption. CIG also encourages collaboration and knowledge-sharing across communities, governments, and institutions so that scientific and technological developments do not stay limited to a narrow group of users. In other words, applicants are expected to think not only about what they will test or demonstrate, but also how they will communicate results and make the innovation accessible and usable by others.
Research is generally not funded under this opportunity, with one important exception: on-farm conservation research. NRCS defines on-farm conservation research as a structured investigation aimed at answering a specific conservation-related question using a statistically valid design, implemented with farm-scale equipment on actual farm fields. That means proposals involving research elements need replication, appropriate experimental design, and statistical analysis, rather than informal trials. Even then, NRCS indicates it will only support research through CIG when it clearly stimulates innovative approaches to natural resource management alongside agricultural production.
Funding details show this as a discretionary grant program under CFDA 10.912 (Environmental Quality Incentives Program). NRCS expected to make about two awards. Individual awards were anticipated to range from $10,000 (floor) up to $50,000 (ceiling), within the estimated $100,000 total funding pool. The opportunity also includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipients should be prepared to contribute non-federal resources as part of the project budget.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of public and private entities as well as individuals. Eligible applicants listed include state, county, city/township, and special district governments; federally recognized tribal governments and other Native American tribal organizations; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education; nonprofits (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3), excluding institutions of higher education where noted); for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profits); independent school districts; public/Indian housing authorities; and individuals. The listing suggests the competition is effectively open to a wide range of applicant types, as long as they meet any additional eligibility clarifications contained in the full announcement and project eligibility requirements.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted July 1, 2015, with an original and current closing date of August 7, 2015, and an archive date of September 6, 2015. The funding opportunity number is USDA NRCS KS CIG 15 01, titled “CONSERVATION INNOVATION GRANT (CIG),” and it falls under the natural resources activity category. For applicants needing help accessing the announcement or with program questions, the listed contact is Bruce K. Wells, Resource Conservationist, NRCS, located at 3020 West 18th Ave, Ste B, Emporia, KS 66801, phone 620-343-7276 ext. 103, fax 620-343-7871.
Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) - Kansas (USDA NRCS) FAQs
What is the Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) in Kansas?
The Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) in Kansas is a competitive grant program run by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Its purpose is to accelerate real-world adoption of innovative conservation practices and technologies in agriculture, while still supporting productive farming and ranching.
What is the main goal of this CIG opportunity?
The main goal is to move innovative conservation approaches beyond the "promising idea" phase and into practical, on-the-ground use. Projects are expected to demonstrate measurable conservation benefits and show how the approach can be adopted more widely.
Is this grant intended to fund basic research?
No. This opportunity is focused on demonstration and adoption rather than basic research. The general expectation is that projects will apply, test, or showcase technologies and management systems that are already proven or emerging, with a clear pathway to broader adoption.
Is any research allowed under this opportunity?
Yes, with an important limitation: NRCS generally does not fund research under this program except for on-farm conservation research. Even then, it must clearly support innovative approaches to natural resource management alongside agricultural production.
What does NRCS mean by "on-farm conservation research"?
NRCS defines on-farm conservation research as a structured investigation designed to answer a specific conservation-related question using a statistically valid design. It must be implemented with farm-scale equipment on actual farm fields, and it needs replication, appropriate experimental design, and statistical analysis (not informal trials).
What kinds of projects are a good fit for Kansas CIG?
Projects that fit best are practical pilot projects and field demonstrations that show measurable conservation benefits and a realistic pathway to wider adoption. The program emphasizes applying, testing, or showcasing innovative conservation technologies or management systems in real-world agricultural settings.
Does the program expect results to be usable beyond the project?
Yes. A key expectation is that successful projects will produce conservation technologies, management systems, or innovative approaches (including market-based systems) that can be transferable into NRCS technical manuals and guides, or otherwise adopted by the private sector and the broader agricultural community.
Does CIG encourage collaboration and information sharing?
Yes. The opportunity encourages collaboration and knowledge-sharing across communities, governments, and institutions. Applicants are expected to plan not only what they will demonstrate, but also how they will communicate results and make the innovation accessible and usable by others.
How much funding was expected to be available for Kansas CIG awards in FY 2015?
NRCS anticipated up to $100,000 total available for Kansas CIG awards in FY 2015.
How many awards did NRCS expect to make?
NRCS expected to make about two awards.
What is the expected award size for individual grants?
Individual awards were anticipated to range from $10,000 (minimum) up to $50,000 (maximum), within the total estimated funding pool.
How long can a project last under this opportunity?
Proposals were invited for projects lasting between 1 and 3 years.
Is there a cost-share or matching requirement?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipients should be prepared to contribute non-federal resources as part of the project budget.
What is the CFDA number and program reference for this grant?
This opportunity is a discretionary grant program under CFDA 10.912, tied to the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes many public and private entities as well as individuals. Eligible applicants listed include various levels of government (state, county, city/township, and special district), federally recognized tribal governments and other Native American tribal organizations, public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3), with exclusions as noted for institutions of higher education), for-profit organizations (including small businesses), independent school districts, public/Indian housing authorities, and individuals.
Is the competition limited to government or nonprofit applicants?
No. Based on the eligible applicant list, the competition is open to a wide range of applicant types, including for-profit organizations and individuals, as long as they meet the program and project eligibility requirements described in the full announcement.
What is the funding opportunity number and title?
The funding opportunity number is USDA NRCS KS CIG 15 01, and the title is "CONSERVATION INNOVATION GRANT (CIG)."
What activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is listed under the natural resources activity category.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on July 1, 2015. The original and current closing date was August 7, 2015.
When was the archive date for this opportunity?
The archive date listed is September 6, 2015.
Who can I contact with questions about this Kansas CIG opportunity?
The listed contact is Bruce K. Wells, Resource Conservationist, NRCS, at 3020 West 18th Ave, Ste B, Emporia, KS 66801. Phone: 620-343-7276 ext. 103. Fax: 620-343-7871.
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