Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS FL 09 01
Apply for USDA NRCS FL 09 01
- The Florida State Office in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Conservation Innovation Grant Florida State Component" 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 23, 2009 and posted on Apr 23, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 27, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $150,000.00 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: For profit organizations other than small businesses Individuals Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Small businesses Special district governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments City or township governments County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education Independent school districts.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) Florida State Component is a competitive grant opportunity run by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) through its Florida State Office. For fiscal year 2009, NRCS Florida announced up to $150,000 total available to support a small number of projects (expected awards: about 5) that promote practical, innovative conservation solutions connected to agricultural production and environmental protection. The program is designed to push promising conservation ideas from the "it works in principle" stage into real-world use by encouraging pilot projects, field demonstrations, and other on-the-ground applications that can be adopted more broadly.
The core goal is technology and practice transfer rather than basic research. In other words, CIG is not meant to fund research projects aimed at discovering new science. Instead, it supports approaches and technologies that have already been studied enough to suggest they are likely to succeed, and that are ready to be tested, demonstrated, refined, and scaled in working conditions. Successful projects are expected to produce results that can be incorporated into NRCS technical manuals, handbooks, guides, and references, or otherwise move into private-sector use. The announcement also highlights interest in innovative approaches that may include market-based systems, along with new or improved conservation technologies and management systems.
Awards are offered as grants, with individual project funding ranging from $10,000 to $75,000 (award floor and ceiling). Projects may be single-year or multi-year, but they cannot exceed three years in length. A cost-sharing or matching contribution is required, meaning applicants must provide non-federal contributions consistent with the program rules to help leverage the federal investment.
Eligibility is broad and includes many public and private entity types. Eligible applicants include individuals; for-profit organizations (including small businesses); nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; local and state governments (including city/township and county governments, special districts, and state governments); independent school districts; and Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) as well as certain other tribal organizations. Applications are submitted to NRCS, and proposals must align with the objectives and criteria laid out in the full program announcement.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number USDA NRCS FL 09 01 and CFDA number 10.912 (Environmental Quality Incentives Program). The opportunity was posted April 23, 2009, with an application deadline of May 27, 2009. The Florida State Conservationist retains discretion to fund some, all, or none of the submitted proposals. For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, the listed contact is Lynn Merrill, Contracting Officer, at 352-338-9553.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) Florida State Component?
The Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) Florida State Component is a competitive grant opportunity administered by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) through its Florida State Office. It supports practical, innovative conservation solutions tied to agricultural production and environmental protection, with an emphasis on getting proven ideas into real-world use.
Which fiscal year does this particular funding announcement cover?
This announcement is for fiscal year (FY) 2009.
How much total funding is available under this opportunity?
NRCS Florida announced up to $150,000 total available under this opportunity.
How many projects does NRCS expect to fund?
The announcement indicates a small number of projects will be supported, with expected awards of about 5 projects.
What is the funding range for individual awards?
Individual project awards are expected to range from $10,000 (minimum) to $75,000 (maximum).
What types of activities or projects is CIG intended to support?
CIG is intended to support pilot projects, field demonstrations, and other on-the-ground applications that help move innovative conservation approaches into practical use and broader adoption.
Is this program intended to fund basic research?
No. The core goal is technology and practice transfer rather than basic research. The program is not meant to fund research aimed at discovering new science. It supports approaches and technologies that already show promise and are ready for real-world testing, demonstration, refinement, and scaling.
What outcomes are successful projects expected to produce?
Successful projects are expected to produce results that can be incorporated into NRCS technical manuals, handbooks, guides, and references, or that otherwise move into private-sector use.
Does NRCS express interest in any particular kinds of innovation?
Yes. The announcement highlights interest in innovative approaches that may include market-based systems, along with new or improved conservation technologies and management systems.
Are projects allowed to be multi-year?
Yes. Projects may be single-year or multi-year.
What is the maximum project length allowed?
Projects cannot exceed three years in length.
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching contribution is required. Applicants must provide non-federal contributions consistent with the program rules to help leverage the federal investment.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes many public and private entity types, including:
- Individuals
- For-profit organizations (including small businesses)
- Nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Local governments (including city/township and county governments)
- Special districts
- State governments
- Independent school districts
- Native American tribal governments (federally recognized)
- Certain other tribal organizations
Which agency administers this grant opportunity?
The grant is run by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) through its Florida State Office.
How are applications submitted?
Applications are submitted to NRCS, and proposals must align with the objectives and criteria described in the full program announcement.
What is the funding opportunity number for this announcement?
The funding opportunity number is USDA NRCS FL 09 01.
What is the CFDA number listed for this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 10.912, identified as the Environmental Quality Incentives Program.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 23, 2009.
What is the application deadline?
The application deadline is May 27, 2009.
Is funding guaranteed if an application is submitted?
No. The Florida State Conservationist retains discretion to fund some, all, or none of the submitted proposals.
Who can applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement can contact Lynn Merrill, Contracting Officer, at 352-338-9553.
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