Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS RI 10 01
Apply for USDA NRCS RI 10 01
- The Rhode Island State Office in the agriculture energy environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Conservation Innovation Grant RI" 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 27, 2010 and posted on Apr 28, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 28, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $158,000.00 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 6 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township 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) Small businesses Individuals State governments For profit organizations other than small businesses.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) - Rhode Island opportunity is a competitive grant program run by USDA NRCS (the Natural Resources Conservation Service) to speed up the real-world use of new and better conservation practices. The central goal is not to fund basic or exploratory research, but to help move conservation approaches and technologies that are already far enough along (meaning they have been studied and show a strong likelihood of working) into practical use on the ground. Projects are expected to produce results that can be transferred into NRCS technical manuals and guides, or adopted by the private sector, so the emphasis is on solutions that can be replicated and scaled rather than one-off experiments.
This funding supports innovative, on-the-ground conservation work, including pilot projects and field demonstrations. In practice, that means proposals should focus on implementing and showcasing conservation methods, management systems, or innovative approaches (including market-based systems) in real settings where they can be evaluated, refined, and then promoted for broader adoption. The Rhode Island NRCS office is willing to fund either single-year projects or multi-year projects, as long as the total project period does not exceed three years. Only projects located within Rhode Island are eligible for consideration under this specific state competition.
A wide range of applicants can apply. Eligible entities include federally recognized Native American tribal governments, state governments, local governments (such as city or township governments), public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, nonprofits (including both 501(c)(3) organizations and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profits), and individuals. The grant falls under CFDA 10.912 (Environmental Quality Incentives Program), and it includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants should expect to contribute non-federal resources toward the overall project budget as part of eligibility and competitiveness.
For FY 2010, Rhode Island NRCS anticipated approximately $158,000 total available for the program, with an expected six awards. Individual awards were capped at $75,000, with a minimum award level listed as $100. Funds are awarded through a statewide competitive process, and complete applications are reviewed and scored by a technical peer review panel using the proposal evaluation criteria spelled out in the official announcement. Rhode Island offered two project categories under this opportunity: Natural Resource Concerns and Technology, signaling that proposals could either address specific conservation resource challenges or focus on demonstrating a particular conservation technology intended for broader transfer.
Key dates for the FY 2010 posting were: posted April 28, 2010; application deadline May 28, 2010; and archive date June 27, 2010. The funding opportunity number is USDA NRCS RI 10 01, and the administering agency is the Rhode Island State Office. For applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically, the point of contact listed was Joseph Bachand, State Program Manager, at 401-822-8818, located at the Warwick Service Center, with additional details available through the CIG page on the Rhode Island NRCS website.
Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) - Rhode Island (USDA NRCS) FAQs
What is the Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) - Rhode Island opportunity?
The Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) - Rhode Island opportunity is a competitive grant program run by USDA NRCS (Natural Resources Conservation Service). It is designed to speed up real-world use of new and improved conservation practices by supporting on-the-ground projects, pilot efforts, and field demonstrations in Rhode Island.
What is the main purpose of this grant program?
The central goal is to move conservation approaches and technologies that are already far enough along into practical, on-the-ground use. Projects should generate results that can be transferred into NRCS technical manuals and guides or adopted by the private sector, with an emphasis on solutions that can be replicated and scaled.
Does CIG - Rhode Island fund basic research?
No. The program is not intended to fund basic or exploratory research. Proposals are expected to focus on conservation practices or technologies that have already been studied and show a strong likelihood of working, and then demonstrate or implement them in real settings.
What kinds of projects are a good fit for this opportunity?
Projects that implement and showcase innovative conservation methods, management systems, or approaches (including market-based systems) in real-world conditions. The intent is to evaluate and refine these approaches and support broader adoption after the project.
Are pilot projects and field demonstrations allowed?
Yes. This funding supports innovative, on-the-ground conservation work, including pilot projects and field demonstrations.
Where must the project take place to be eligible?
Only projects located within Rhode Island are eligible for consideration under this specific state competition.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include federally recognized Native American tribal governments, state governments, local governments (such as city or township governments), public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) organizations and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profits), and individuals.
Is this a competitive grant?
Yes. Funds are awarded through a statewide competitive process, and complete applications are reviewed and scored by a technical peer review panel using the proposal evaluation criteria described in the official announcement.
What are the project categories available under this Rhode Island opportunity?
Rhode Island offered two project categories: Natural Resource Concerns and Technology. This indicates proposals could focus either on addressing specific conservation resource challenges or on demonstrating a particular conservation technology intended for broader transfer.
How long can a project last?
The Rhode Island NRCS office was willing to fund either single-year projects or multi-year projects, as long as the total project period does not exceed three years.
What is the CFDA number associated with this funding?
The grant falls under CFDA 10.912, which is associated with the Environmental Quality Incentives Program.
Is there a matching or cost-share requirement?
Yes. This opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement. Applicants should expect to contribute non-federal resources toward the overall project budget as part of eligibility and competitiveness.
How much funding was anticipated to be available (FY 2010)?
For FY 2010, Rhode Island NRCS anticipated approximately $158,000 total available for the program.
How many awards were expected (FY 2010)?
For FY 2010, Rhode Island NRCS expected approximately six awards.
What was the maximum award amount (FY 2010)?
Individual awards were capped at $75,000.
What was the minimum award amount (FY 2010)?
The minimum award level was listed as $100.
What is the funding opportunity number for this posting?
The funding opportunity number is USDA NRCS RI 10 01.
Which office administers this opportunity?
The administering agency is the USDA NRCS Rhode Island State Office.
What were the key dates listed for the FY 2010 posting?
The opportunity was posted on April 28, 2010. The application deadline was May 28, 2010. The archive date was June 27, 2010.
Who can be contacted for more information or if the announcement cannot be accessed electronically?
The listed point of contact was Joseph Bachand, State Program Manager, at 401-822-8818, located at the Warwick Service Center. Additional details were also referenced as available through the CIG page on the Rhode Island NRCS website.
What is NRCS looking for in terms of project outcomes?
Projects are expected to produce results that can be transferred into NRCS technical manuals and guides or adopted by the private sector. The emphasis is on approaches that can be replicated and scaled rather than one-off experiments.
How are proposals evaluated?
Complete applications are reviewed and scored by a technical peer review panel using the proposal evaluation criteria described in the official announcement.
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