Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS AR 14 001
Apply for USDA NRCS AR 14 001
- The NRCS Arkansas State Office in the agriculture environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Conservation Innovation Grants Fiscal Year (FY) 2014 Announcement for Program Funding Arkansas" 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 24, 2014 and posted on Mar 24, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 30, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $250,000.00 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 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Individuals Small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments Special district governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education County governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Independent school districts City or township governments.
- To be eligible for CIG, projects must involve landowners who meet the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) eligibility requirements set forth in 16 USC 3839aa 1.
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Opportunity Summary:
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Arkansas State Office announced a competitive Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) funding opportunity for FY 2014 to support the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies within Arkansas. This program is meant to move conservation forward by helping applicants apply and demonstrate approaches that have already been proven to work, rather than funding early-stage experimentation. In other words, proposals need to focus on implementation, demonstration, and adoption of established conservation tools or methods, not on basic research or projects designed to test hypotheses.
Funding is offered as a discretionary grant under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) umbrella (CFDA 10.912). NRCS anticipated making about three awards statewide, supported by an estimated total funding pool of $250,000. Individual awards could range from $0 up to a ceiling of $75,000. A key requirement is cost sharing: NRCS would fund up to 50 percent of total project costs, and the applicant (and/or partners) must provide a 50 percent match. Project periods could be between one and three years, and any awarded project was required to start on September 1, 2014.
Eligibility for this Arkansas competition was broad and included individuals, small businesses, for-profit entities (including those other than small businesses), nonprofits (both 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) organizations), tribal governments (federally recognized), state and local governments (including counties, cities/townships, special districts, and independent school districts), and institutions of higher education (public and private). However, the opportunity also included an important program-specific eligibility condition: CIG projects must involve landowners who meet EQIP eligibility requirements as described in federal statute (16 USC 3839aa-1). This ties the on-the-ground work to EQIP-eligible producers and land, reinforcing that projects are intended to demonstrate conservation practices in real production or land management settings.
The opportunity was posted March 24, 2014, with an application deadline of April 30, 2014, and an archive date of May 30, 2014. The funding opportunity number was USDA NRCS AR 14 001. For applicants who could not access the announcement electronically or needed assistance, the listed point of contact was Holly Anderson, Grants and Agreements Specialist, NRCS, reachable by phone at (501) 301-3154.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Arkansas State Office Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) competition for FY 2014. It supports the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies within Arkansas.
What is the main goal of the Arkansas CIG program?
The goal is to move conservation forward by helping applicants apply and demonstrate conservation approaches that have already been proven to work. Projects should emphasize implementation, demonstration, and adoption rather than early-stage experimentation.
Is basic research or hypothesis-testing eligible under this opportunity?
No. The announcement states proposals must focus on implementation, demonstration, and adoption of established conservation tools or methods, not basic research or projects designed to test hypotheses.
Which USDA program is this grant associated with?
Funding is offered as a discretionary grant under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) umbrella, listed under CFDA 10.912.
How much total funding was expected to be available?
NRCS anticipated an estimated total funding pool of $250,000 for the statewide Arkansas competition.
How many awards were expected to be made?
NRCS anticipated making about three awards statewide.
What is the minimum and maximum award amount?
Individual awards could range from $0 up to a ceiling of $75,000, according to the announcement.
What does the cost-share requirement mean for applicants?
NRCS would fund up to 50 percent of total project costs. The applicant and/or partners must provide a 50 percent match to meet the required cost share.
Can partners contribute to the applicant match?
Yes. The match can be provided by the applicant and/or partners, as stated in the cost-share requirement.
What is the allowed project period (project length)?
Project periods could be between one and three years.
When were awarded projects required to start?
Any awarded project was required to start on September 1, 2014.
Who was eligible to apply for this Arkansas CIG competition?
Eligibility included individuals; small businesses; for-profit entities (including those other than small businesses); nonprofits (both 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) organizations); federally recognized tribal governments; state and local governments (including counties, cities/townships, special districts, and independent school districts); and institutions of higher education (public and private).
Are for-profit entities eligible to apply?
Yes. The announcement lists for-profit entities, including those other than small businesses, as eligible.
Are nonprofits eligible to apply?
Yes. The announcement includes both 501(c)(3) nonprofits and certain non-501(c)(3) organizations as eligible.
Are tribal governments eligible to apply?
Yes. Federally recognized tribal governments are listed as eligible applicants.
Are state and local governments eligible to apply?
Yes. State and local governments are eligible, including counties, cities/townships, special districts, and independent school districts.
Are colleges and universities eligible to apply?
Yes. Institutions of higher education (public and private) are included in the eligible applicant types.
Is there a program-specific eligibility requirement beyond organizational type?
Yes. CIG projects must involve landowners who meet EQIP eligibility requirements as described in federal statute (16 USC 3839aa-1). This ties project implementation to EQIP-eligible producers and land.
Does this opportunity apply to projects outside Arkansas?
The announcement describes an Arkansas State Office competition intended to support work within Arkansas.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 24, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was April 30, 2014.
When was the archive date?
The archive date listed in the announcement was May 30, 2014.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is USDA NRCS AR 14 001.
Who can applicants contact for assistance or if they cannot access the announcement electronically?
Applicants could contact Holly Anderson, Grants and Agreements Specialist, NRCS, by phone at (501) 301-3154.
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