Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS VA 11 01
Apply for USDA NRCS VA 11 01
- The Virginia State Office in the agriculture 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 Jan 10, 2011 and posted on Jan 10, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 18, 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 $225,000.00 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: Individuals Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) opportunity announced by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Virginia State Office is a discretionary grant program designed to encourage new and improved conservation methods in Virginia agriculture and working lands. The core purpose of this funding is to stimulate the development, testing, and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies, meaning projects are expected to go beyond standard practices and help move promising ideas into real-world use. This opportunity is connected to the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) under CFDA (now Assistance Listing) 10.912, which generally supports conservation improvements on agricultural and related lands, and CIG functions as a way to pilot and advance next-generation solutions that can later be used more broadly.
Funding is awarded through a statewide competitive process and, importantly, it is structured as a two-phase application. In the first phase, every applicant must submit a pre-proposal. NRCS then reviews those pre-proposals and selects the most competitive submissions. Only those selected applicants are invited to move forward to the second phase, where they submit a full application package after receiving notification from NRCS Virginia. This structure is meant to reduce burden on applicants and reviewers by requiring full applications only from projects that appear strongest and best aligned at the concept stage.
The total estimated funding available under this announcement is $225,000, with an expectation of making about three awards. Individual awards may be up to $75,000 (the award ceiling), and there is no stated minimum award amount (award floor of $0). The funding instrument is a grant. The opportunity also includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants should plan to contribute non-federal resources or qualifying match as part of their project budget, consistent with CIG and EQIP-related requirements.
Eligibility is fairly broad and includes individuals; nonprofit organizations (including both 501(c)(3) nonprofits and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, as long as they are not institutions of higher education); for-profit organizations that are not small businesses; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; and local governments such as city or township governments and county governments. This range of eligible applicants suggests NRCS is open to innovation coming from many sources, including producers, private sector entities, community organizations, and local public agencies, as long as the proposed work supports conservation innovation goals within Virginia.
Key administrative details for this specific posting include the Funding Opportunity Number USDA NRCS VA 11 01 and the title "CONSERVATION INNOVATION GRANT (CIG)." The announcement was posted on January 10, 2011, with an application closing date of February 18, 2011, and an archive date of April 30, 2011, indicating it was a time-limited competition. For applicants needing help obtaining or accessing the full announcement, the listed contact is Denise Darby, Contract Specialist, at 804-287-1630, with the name Denise Burruss also provided in the contact section.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): USDA NRCS Virginia Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is the Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) opportunity announced by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Virginia State Office. It is a discretionary grant program intended to encourage new and improved conservation methods for Virginia agriculture and working lands.
What is the main purpose of the CIG program in this announcement?
The core purpose is to stimulate the development, testing, and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies in Virginia. Projects are expected to go beyond standard conservation practices and help move promising ideas into real-world use.
How is this opportunity related to EQIP and Assistance Listing (CFDA) 10.912?
This opportunity is connected to the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) under CFDA (now called Assistance Listing) 10.912. EQIP generally supports conservation improvements on agricultural and related lands, and CIG functions as a mechanism to pilot and advance next-generation solutions that could later be applied more broadly.
Is the funding competitive?
Yes. Funding is awarded through a statewide competitive process run by the NRCS Virginia State Office.
What is the application process and is it done in phases?
Yes, it is a two-phase application process. In Phase 1, every applicant must submit a pre-proposal. NRCS reviews pre-proposals and selects the most competitive submissions. Only selected applicants are invited to Phase 2 to submit a full application package after notification from NRCS Virginia.
Why does NRCS use a two-phase application structure for this posting?
The two-phase structure is intended to reduce burden on applicants and reviewers by requiring full application packages only from projects that appear strongest and best aligned at the concept (pre-proposal) stage.
How much total funding is available under this announcement?
The total estimated funding available is $225,000.
About how many awards does NRCS expect to make?
NRCS expects to make about three awards under this announcement.
What is the maximum award amount for a single grant?
The award ceiling is $75,000 per award.
Is there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award amount is stated. The award floor is listed as $0.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
Is cost share or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement. Applicants should plan to contribute non-federal resources or other qualifying match as part of the project budget, consistent with CIG and EQIP-related requirements.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes individuals; nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) nonprofits and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, as long as they are not institutions of higher education); for-profit organizations that are not small businesses; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; and local governments such as city or township governments and county governments.
Are individuals eligible applicants?
Yes. Individuals are listed as eligible applicants under this announcement.
Are nonprofit organizations eligible, and does 501(c)(3) status matter?
Yes. Both 501(c)(3) nonprofits and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status are listed as eligible, as long as the nonprofit is not an institution of higher education.
Are for-profit entities eligible to apply?
Yes, with a limitation stated in the announcement: for-profit organizations that are not small businesses are included as eligible.
Are tribal governments eligible?
Yes. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments are listed as eligible applicants.
Are local governments eligible?
Yes. Local governments such as city or township governments and county governments are listed as eligible applicants.
What geographic area is this CIG opportunity focused on?
This posting is tied to the USDA NRCS Virginia State Office and is focused on innovation for Virginia agriculture and working lands.
What kinds of projects are expected to be competitive?
Projects are expected to be innovative conservation approaches or technologies that go beyond standard practices and support development, testing, and adoption in real-world settings. The emphasis is on piloting and advancing improved methods that can help move promising ideas toward broader use.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is USDA NRCS VA 11 01.
What is the official title of this funding opportunity?
The title is "CONSERVATION INNOVATION GRANT (CIG)."
When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted on January 10, 2011.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was February 18, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was April 30, 2011.
Who can applicants contact for help obtaining or accessing the full announcement?
The listed contact is Denise Darby, Contract Specialist, at 804-287-1630. The name Denise Burruss is also provided in the contact section.
When do applicants submit a full application package?
Applicants submit a full application package only if they are selected from the pre-proposal stage and invited by NRCS Virginia to proceed to Phase 2 after receiving notification.
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