Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS KS 13 01
Apply for USDA NRCS KS 13 01
- The Kansas State Office in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Conservation Innovation Grant" 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 May 7, 2013 and posted on May 7, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 7, 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 $200,000.00 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 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Individuals Special district governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments Small businesses Private institutions of higher education County governments For profit organizations other than small businesses.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) opportunity from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Kansas is designed to push conservation work beyond standard practice by helping partners bring practical, proven innovations into real-world use. The core goal is to speed up the development and adoption of new conservation approaches and technologies that protect and enhance environmental resources while still supporting agricultural production. A key expectation is that successful projects will produce results that can be carried forward into broader use, either by being incorporated into NRCS policy and technical materials (such as manuals, guides, and references) or by being transferred to the private sector so the practices can be replicated and scaled.
A central point in this announcement is what CIG will not fund. This program is not intended for basic or exploratory research. Projects built around testing hypotheses, generating new fundamental findings, or conducting research-only studies do not qualify. Instead, CIG is meant for applying or demonstrating technologies and approaches that have already been studied enough to show a strong likelihood of success. In other words, the innovation should be far enough along that it is ready for field-level demonstration, pilot implementation, or practical refinement in ways that make adoption easier and more widespread.
The types of projects this grant supports are hands-on and implementation focused, emphasizing on-the-ground conservation outcomes. That includes pilot projects and field demonstrations that show how a proven conservation tool, practice, or management system performs in operational settings, and how it can be integrated into common agricultural and conservation workflows. The program also emphasizes collaboration and knowledge-sharing, encouraging applicants to connect communities, governments, and institutions so that useful conservation technologies, skills, and facilities are shared broadly rather than remaining limited to a small circle of specialists.
This particular opportunity is administered by the Kansas NRCS State Office and is specific to Kansas. Projects may be single-year or multi-year, but they cannot exceed three years in duration. Multi-state projects are not considered; the Kansas component must take place in Kansas. The funding opportunity number is USDA NRCS KS 13 01, and it is listed as a discretionary grant under CFDA 10.912 (Environmental Quality Incentives Program). The announcement anticipated making about four awards, with an estimated total of $200,000 available statewide. Individual awards could be up to $50,000, with no stated minimum award floor. A cost-share or matching contribution is required, meaning applicants must plan to provide non-federal resources or other allowable match consistent with program rules.
Eligibility is broad and includes federally recognized Native American tribal governments, state and local governments (including counties, cities or townships, and special districts), nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, individuals, small businesses, and for-profit organizations (other than small businesses). Applications are first screened by NRCS staff to confirm eligibility and completeness. Eligible applications are then evaluated and scored by a subcommittee of the Kansas Technical Committee (KTC). After scoring, applications are forwarded to the State Conservationist, who makes the final selection and funding decisions.
Key dates in the posted announcement show it was posted on May 7, 2013, with an application closing date of June 7, 2013 (the same for original and current closing dates), and an archive date of August 1, 2013. Applicants looking for program details and state-specific guidance were directed to Kansas NRCS resources, including the Kansas Technical Committee information page (www.ks.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/KTC) and the Kansas NRCS State Office phone line at 785-823-4500. For access issues related to the full announcement, the listed contact was Molly Hemstock, Purchasing Agent, at 785-823-4506.
Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) - Kansas (USDA NRCS) FAQs
What is this grant opportunity?
This is the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) opportunity administered by the Kansas NRCS State Office. It supports projects that move conservation work beyond standard practice by bringing practical, proven innovations into real-world use in Kansas.
What is the main goal of the Kansas CIG program?
The goal is to speed up the development and adoption of new conservation approaches and technologies that protect and enhance environmental resources while still supporting agricultural production.
What kind of results are expected from funded projects?
Projects are expected to produce results that can be carried forward into broader use. This could include being incorporated into NRCS policy and technical materials (such as manuals, guides, and references) or being transferred to the private sector so the practices can be replicated and scaled.
What will CIG not fund under this announcement?
This opportunity is not intended for basic or exploratory research. Projects focused on testing hypotheses, generating new fundamental findings, or conducting research-only studies do not qualify under the description provided.
If basic research is not allowed, what kind of innovation is appropriate?
The innovation should already be far enough along to show a strong likelihood of success, meaning it is ready for field-level demonstration, pilot implementation, or practical refinement that makes adoption easier and more widespread.
What types of projects does this grant support?
The grant supports hands-on, implementation-focused efforts with on-the-ground conservation outcomes. Examples mentioned include pilot projects and field demonstrations that show how a proven conservation tool, practice, or management system performs in operational settings and how it can be integrated into common agricultural and conservation workflows.
Does the program encourage collaboration?
Yes. The program emphasizes collaboration and knowledge-sharing, encouraging applicants to connect communities, governments, and institutions so useful conservation technologies, skills, and facilities are shared broadly rather than remaining limited to a small circle of specialists.
Is this opportunity limited to Kansas?
Yes. This opportunity is administered by the Kansas NRCS State Office and is specific to Kansas. The Kansas component of the project must take place in Kansas, and multi-state projects are not considered under this announcement.
How long can a project last?
Projects may be single-year or multi-year, but they cannot exceed three years in duration.
How much funding is available overall?
The announcement anticipated making about four awards with an estimated total of $200,000 available statewide.
What is the maximum award amount for a single project?
Individual awards could be up to $50,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award floor is stated in the information provided.
Is a match or cost-share required?
Yes. A cost-share or matching contribution is required. Applicants must plan to provide non-federal resources or other allowable match consistent with program rules.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes: federally recognized Native American tribal governments; state and local governments (including counties, cities or townships, and special districts); nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; individuals; small businesses; and for-profit organizations (other than small businesses).
Who reviews and selects applications?
Applications are first screened by NRCS staff to confirm eligibility and completeness. Eligible applications are then evaluated and scored by a subcommittee of the Kansas Technical Committee (KTC). After scoring, applications are forwarded to the State Conservationist, who makes the final selection and funding decisions.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number listed is USDA NRCS KS 13 01.
What program listing or CFDA number is associated with this grant?
It is listed as a discretionary grant under CFDA 10.912 (Environmental Quality Incentives Program).
When was the opportunity posted and when were applications due?
The opportunity was posted on May 7, 2013. The application closing date was June 7, 2013 (the same date for both the original and current closing dates shown).
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date shown is August 1, 2013.
Where can applicants find Kansas-specific guidance mentioned in the announcement?
The announcement directs applicants to Kansas NRCS resources, including the Kansas Technical Committee information page at www.ks.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/KTC and the Kansas NRCS State Office phone line at 785-823-4500.
Who is listed as the contact for access issues related to the full announcement?
For access issues related to the full announcement, the listed contact is Molly Hemstock, Purchasing Agent, at 785-823-4506.
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