Opportunity Information: Apply for CIG USDA NRCS ND 13 01
Apply for CIG USDA NRCS ND 13 01
- The North Dakota State Office in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Conservation Innovation Grant for North Dakota" 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 19, 2013 and posted on Apr 19, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 1, 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 $55,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $55,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Individuals Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Private institutions of higher education City or township governments County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Special district governments Small businesses.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) for North Dakota is a discretionary grant opportunity run through the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) North Dakota State Office. Its main goal is to speed up the development and real-world adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies that improve environmental quality while supporting agricultural production. The program is designed to leverage federal conservation investments by helping promising, practical ideas move from a proven concept into broader use on farms, ranches, and other working lands.
A key emphasis of this opportunity is implementation and technology transfer rather than basic research. CIG does not fund research projects in the traditional sense; instead, it supports conservation approaches or technologies that have already been studied enough to show a reasonable likelihood of success. The expectation is that successful projects will be positioned for wider adoption and could ultimately be incorporated into NRCS technical manuals, guides, and references, or otherwise transferred into the private sector for ongoing use. Projects often take the form of on-the-ground conservation innovation, including pilot projects and field demonstrations that show how a practice works under real conditions and how it can be scaled.
NRCS planned to make about 4 awards under this particular North Dakota opportunity, with an estimated total funding amount of $55,000. The award ceiling is listed as $55,000 and the award floor as $0. Applications could propose single-year or multi-year projects, but project periods could not exceed three years. The opportunity is tied to CFDA number 10.912, which is associated with the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). The listing indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement for this grant.
Eligibility is broad and includes individuals, federally recognized Tribal governments, state governments, local governments (including city/township and county governments), special district governments, nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education institutions), public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, small businesses, and for-profit organizations other than small businesses. Applications were to be submitted to NRCS, and the State Conservationist reserved the discretion to fund some, all, or none of the submitted proposals.
For timing, the opportunity was posted on April 19, 2013, with an application closing date of August 1, 2013, and an archive date of September 30, 2013. The funding opportunity number is CIG USDA NRCS ND 13 01, and the title is Conservation Innovation Grant for North Dakota. Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Pamela Ell, Contract Specialist, at 701-530-2014. For broader background on the national CIG program, NRCS referenced http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/cig/.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) for North Dakota
What is the Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) for North Dakota?
The Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) for North Dakota is a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) North Dakota State Office. It is intended to accelerate the development and real-world adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies that improve environmental quality while supporting agricultural production.
What is the main purpose of this grant?
The program aims to move promising, practical conservation innovations from a proven concept into broader use on farms, ranches, and other working lands. It is designed to leverage federal conservation investments by supporting approaches that can be implemented and transferred for wider adoption.
Is this grant intended to fund basic research?
No. This opportunity emphasizes implementation and technology transfer rather than basic research. CIG does not fund research projects in the traditional sense.
What kind of projects does CIG support under this opportunity?
The grant supports conservation approaches or technologies that have already been studied enough to demonstrate a reasonable likelihood of success. Projects commonly include on-the-ground conservation innovation, such as pilot projects and field demonstrations that show performance in real conditions and how an approach could be scaled.
What does NRCS mean by "implementation and technology transfer"?
Under this opportunity, NRCS expects funded work to focus on putting an innovation into practice and helping it move into broader use. The goal is to position successful results for wider adoption, potentially including incorporation into NRCS technical manuals, guides, and references, or transfer into the private sector for ongoing use.
How many awards did NRCS plan to make, and what was the total funding amount?
NRCS planned to make about 4 awards under this North Dakota opportunity, with an estimated total funding amount of $55,000.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is listed as $55,000.
What is the minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor is listed as $0.
Is there a cost share or matching requirement?
No. The listing indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement for this grant.
How long can a project last?
Applicants could propose single-year or multi-year projects, but the project period could not exceed three years.
What program is this opportunity associated with (CFDA number)?
This opportunity is tied to CFDA number 10.912, which is associated with the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes individuals; federally recognized Tribal governments; state governments; local governments (including city/township and county governments); special district governments; nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education institutions); public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; small businesses; and for-profit organizations other than small businesses.
Can individuals apply for this grant?
Yes. Individuals are listed among the eligible applicants.
Can Tribal governments apply?
Yes. Federally recognized Tribal governments are eligible.
Can nonprofits apply, and are there any restrictions?
Yes. Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status are eligible, other than higher education institutions.
Can colleges and universities apply?
Yes. Both public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education are listed as eligible.
Can businesses apply?
Yes. Small businesses and for-profit organizations other than small businesses are both included in the eligibility list.
Where were applications submitted?
Applications were to be submitted to NRCS (USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service).
Who makes the funding decision?
The State Conservationist reserved discretion to fund some, all, or none of the submitted proposals.
What is the funding opportunity number and title?
The funding opportunity number is CIG USDA NRCS ND 13 01, and the title is Conservation Innovation Grant for North Dakota.
When was this opportunity posted, and what were the key dates?
The opportunity was posted on April 19, 2013. The application closing date was August 1, 2013, and the archive date was September 30, 2013.
Who can applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Pamela Ell, Contract Specialist, at 701-530-2014.
Where can I find general background on the national CIG program?
NRCS referenced the national CIG program page at http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/cig/.
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