Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS VA 13 01
Apply for USDA NRCS VA 13 01
- The Virginia State Office in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) FY 2013 Virginia" 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 Mar 13, 2013 and posted on Mar 13, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 3, 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 $400,000.00 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 7 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Individuals For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments Private institutions of higher education City or township governments Independent school districts County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Small businesses State governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) FY 2013 Virginia opportunity is a competitive grant program run by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) through its Virginia State Office. The program is designed to speed up the real-world use of innovative conservation approaches and technologies that improve environmental protection while working alongside agricultural production. In practical terms, NRCS is looking for projects that can move proven conservation ideas into broader use across Virginia, either by being incorporated into NRCS guidance (such as technical manuals, policy, references, and field guides) or by being adopted by the private sector and other practitioners.
For FY 2013 in Virginia, NRCS anticipated up to $400,000 total funding available, with an expectation of about 7 awards. Individual awards were capped at $75,000, and projects could run from 1 to 3 years. The funding instrument is a grant, and the opportunity falls under the Agriculture activity category. The program is associated with CFDA 10.912, the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, and it includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipients are expected to bring non-federal resources to help support the work.
A central point of this opportunity is what it will and will not fund. CIG is not a research program, and it does not support projects aimed at testing hypotheses or generating basic research findings. Instead, it focuses on applying, demonstrating, piloting, and field-testing approaches or technologies that have already been studied enough to show a high likelihood of success. The emphasis is on “on-the-ground†conservation innovation, including pilot projects and field demonstrations that show how a proven method can be implemented, scaled, improved for practical use, and shared with others. NRCS also highlights collaboration and information sharing, encouraging projects that spread skills, knowledge, tools, and access to facilities across communities, governments, and institutions so that conservation advances reach more end users.
Eligibility is broad and includes both governmental and non-governmental applicants, as well as individuals. Eligible applicants listed include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, independent school districts, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), for-profit organizations other than small businesses, and small businesses, along with individuals. This wide eligibility suggests NRCS was open to partnerships that combine technical expertise, producer participation, local implementation capacity, and practical demonstration sites.
The competition was structured as a two-phase statewide process. Applicants first had to submit a pre-proposal. Only those pre-proposals selected by NRCS would be invited to submit a full proposal package. At the time of this announcement, NRCS was only soliciting pre-proposals, with full proposals to be requested later from selected applicants. NRCS also stated that submissions would be screened for completeness and compliance with the announcement requirements, and incomplete applications would be removed from consideration with notice sent to the applicant.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number USDA NRCS VA 13 01, with the opportunity posted and created on March 13, 2013. The application deadline (closing date) was May 3, 2013, and the opportunity archive date was September 3, 2013. For help accessing the full announcement, the listed contact was Denise Burruss, Contract Specialist, at 804-287-1630.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) FY 2013 Virginia opportunity?
The Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) FY 2013 Virginia opportunity is a competitive grant program run by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) through its Virginia State Office. It is intended to accelerate the real-world use of innovative conservation approaches and technologies that improve environmental protection while working alongside agricultural production.
What is the main goal of this grant program?
The main goal is to move proven conservation ideas into broader use across Virginia. NRCS is looking for projects that can either be incorporated into NRCS guidance (for example, technical manuals, policy, references, and field guides) or adopted by the private sector and other conservation practitioners.
Is this opportunity focused on research?
No. NRCS states that CIG is not a research program and does not support projects aimed at testing hypotheses or producing basic research findings.
What types of projects does CIG fund under this opportunity?
This opportunity focuses on applying, demonstrating, piloting, and field-testing conservation approaches or technologies that have already been studied enough to show a high likelihood of success. The emphasis is on on-the-ground conservation innovation, including pilot projects and field demonstrations that show how a proven method can be implemented, scaled, improved for practical use, and shared with others.
What types of projects are not supported?
Projects that are primarily research-oriented, such as testing hypotheses or generating basic research findings, are not supported. The program is intended for demonstrating and implementing approaches with a high likelihood of success rather than conducting basic research.
How much funding was anticipated for FY 2013 in Virginia?
NRCS anticipated up to $400,000 in total funding available for FY 2013 in Virginia.
About how many awards were expected?
NRCS expected to make about 7 awards.
What is the maximum award amount per project?
Individual awards were capped at $75,000.
How long can a project last?
Projects could run from 1 to 3 years.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity falls under the Agriculture activity category.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA 10.912, the Environmental Quality Incentives Program.
Is there a cost-share or matching requirement?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipients are expected to bring non-federal resources to help support the work.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes governmental and non-governmental applicants, as well as individuals. Eligible applicants listed include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, independent school districts, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), for-profit organizations other than small businesses, small businesses, and individuals.
Are partnerships encouraged?
Yes. NRCS highlights collaboration and information sharing, encouraging projects that spread skills, knowledge, tools, and access to facilities across communities, governments, and institutions so conservation advances reach more end users.
How was the competition process structured?
The competition was a two-phase statewide process. Applicants first had to submit a pre-proposal. Only pre-proposals selected by NRCS would be invited to submit a full proposal package.
At the time of the announcement, what was NRCS requesting from applicants?
NRCS was only soliciting pre-proposals at the time of the announcement, with full proposals to be requested later from selected applicants.
What happens if an application is incomplete or does not follow the announcement requirements?
NRCS stated that submissions would be screened for completeness and compliance with the announcement requirements. Incomplete applications would be removed from consideration, and the applicant would be notified.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is USDA NRCS VA 13 01.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted and created on March 13, 2013.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline (closing date) was May 3, 2013.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity archive date was September 3, 2013.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed contact for help accessing the full announcement was Denise Burruss, Contract Specialist, reachable at 804-287-1630.
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