Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS PIASO CIG 15 001
Apply for USDA NRCS PIASO CIG 15 001
- The Pacific Island Area State Office in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Conservation Innovation Grants FY 2105 Funding Opportunity Pacific Islands Area" 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 23, 2015 and posted on Mar 23, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 24, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $150,000.00 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 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments Small businesses Individuals Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments City or township governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) FY 2015 Funding Opportunity for the Pacific Islands Area is a competitive grant program run by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Its purpose is to encourage new and practical conservation ideas by helping applicants develop, test, and move forward innovative conservation approaches and technologies. This particular competition is limited to the NRCS Pacific Islands Area, meaning projects must be relevant to Hawaii, Guam, American Samoa, or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
NRCS expects to make up to $150,000 available in total for this funding cycle, with an estimated two awards. Individual awards are expected to range from $10,000 (award floor) to $75,000 (award ceiling). Funded projects can last between 1 and 3 years. The opportunity is listed as a discretionary grant under CFDA 10.912 (Environmental Quality Incentives Program), and it includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants should plan to contribute non-federal resources or other allowable match as required by the program rules.
A key part of this opportunity is its two-phase selection process. Applicants must first submit a pre-proposal, and NRCS will review these pre-proposals for completeness and compliance with the announcement requirements. Only the applicants whose pre-proposals are selected will be invited to submit a full proposal package. In other words, you cannot jump straight to a full application; the full proposal phase is closed to everyone except those who make it through the initial pre-proposal screening and selection.
The timeline is clearly defined. Pre-proposals had to be received by NRCS no later than 12:00 p.m. (noon) Hawaii Standard Time on Friday, April 24, 2015. NRCS planned to announce which pre-proposals were selected by May 15, 2015. Applicants who were selected at the pre-proposal stage then had to submit a complete full proposal package by 12:00 p.m. (noon) HST on Friday, June 19, 2015. NRCS also notes that incomplete or noncompliant submissions would be eliminated from consideration, and applicants would be notified if their submission was removed for those reasons.
Eligibility is broad and includes both governmental and non-governmental entities as well as individuals. Eligible applicants include federally recognized tribal governments, state and local governments (including county and city/township governments), public and private institutions of higher education, 501(c)(3) nonprofits (other than universities), small businesses, and individuals. This structure allows a wide range of partners such as universities, conservation organizations, producer groups, local agencies, and independent innovators to compete, as long as the project fits NRCS conservation priorities and meets the program requirements.
Submission instructions emphasize both physical and electronic delivery. Applicants were required to submit three paper copies plus an electronic copy sent by email. Paper applications could be mailed by express or overnight courier to USDA NRCS, CIG Program, attention Nicola Giardina, 300 Ala Moana Blvd, Room 4-118, Honolulu, HI 96850, or by U.S. Postal Service to USDA NRCS, CIG Program, Nicola Giardina, P.O. Box 50004, Honolulu, HI 96850-0050. The electronic copy had to be emailed to nicola.giardina@hi.usda.gov. The main program contact listed is Nicola Giardina, State EQIP Program Manager, at (808) 541-2600 ext. 155, using the same email address. For help accessing the announcement electronically, the notice also lists Jason Peel, Assistant Director, at (808) 541-2600.
For reference and tracking, the funding opportunity number is USDA-NRCS-PIASO-CIG-15-001, and it was posted March 23, 2015, with an original and current closing date of April 24, 2015, and an archive date of May 24, 2015.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program for the Pacific Islands Area?
The Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) FY 2015 opportunity for the Pacific Islands Area is a competitive grant program run by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). It is designed to encourage new and practical conservation ideas by supporting applicants as they develop, test, and advance innovative conservation approaches and technologies.
Which geographic area does this funding opportunity cover?
This competition is limited to the NRCS Pacific Islands Area. Projects must be relevant to Hawaii, Guam, American Samoa, or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
How much funding is available in total?
NRCS expects to make up to $150,000 available in total for this funding cycle.
How many awards does NRCS expect to make?
NRCS estimates making about two awards under this competition.
What is the minimum and maximum award amount?
Individual awards are expected to range from $10,000 (award floor) to $75,000 (award ceiling).
How long can funded projects last?
Funded projects can have a period of performance ranging from 1 to 3 years.
Is this a competitive grant or a formula grant?
This opportunity is a competitive grant program.
What type of grant is this considered?
The opportunity is listed as a discretionary grant.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 10.912, associated with the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP).
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
Yes. The announcement indicates a cost-sharing or matching requirement. Applicants should plan to contribute non-federal resources or other allowable match as required by program rules.
Does the application process have more than one phase?
Yes. The selection process is two-phase: (1) pre-proposal submission and review, and (2) invitation-only full proposal submission for those selected at the pre-proposal stage.
Can applicants submit a full proposal without submitting a pre-proposal first?
No. Only applicants whose pre-proposals are selected will be invited to submit a full proposal package. The full proposal phase is closed to applicants who are not selected in the pre-proposal phase.
What happens during the pre-proposal review?
NRCS reviews pre-proposals for completeness and compliance with the announcement requirements. Only compliant submissions can be considered for selection to move forward.
What happens if a submission is incomplete or noncompliant?
NRCS notes that incomplete or noncompliant submissions would be eliminated from consideration, and applicants would be notified if their submission was removed for those reasons.
What was the deadline for submitting a pre-proposal?
Pre-proposals had to be received by NRCS no later than 12:00 p.m. (noon) Hawaii Standard Time (HST) on Friday, April 24, 2015.
When did NRCS plan to announce which pre-proposals were selected?
NRCS planned to announce selections by May 15, 2015.
What was the deadline for submitting the full proposal package (if invited)?
Applicants selected at the pre-proposal stage had to submit a complete full proposal package by 12:00 p.m. (noon) HST on Friday, June 19, 2015.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes governmental and non-governmental entities as well as individuals. Eligible applicants include federally recognized tribal governments, state and local governments (including county and city/township governments), public and private institutions of higher education, 501(c)(3) nonprofits (other than universities), small businesses, and individuals.
Are individuals allowed to apply, or only organizations?
Individuals are eligible applicants under this announcement.
Are universities eligible to apply?
Yes. Both public and private institutions of higher education are listed as eligible applicants.
Are nonprofits eligible to apply?
Yes. 501(c)(3) nonprofits (other than universities) are listed as eligible applicants.
Are tribal governments eligible to apply?
Yes. Federally recognized tribal governments are included in the eligible applicant types.
Are state, county, city, or township governments eligible to apply?
Yes. State and local governments are eligible, including county and city/township governments.
Are small businesses eligible to apply?
Yes. Small businesses are listed among the eligible applicants.
How many copies had to be submitted?
Applicants were required to submit three paper copies plus an electronic copy sent by email.
How could applicants submit the paper copies?
Paper applications could be mailed by express or overnight courier or sent via U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to the addresses provided in the announcement.
Where were express or overnight courier packages sent?
Express or overnight courier submissions were directed to: USDA NRCS, CIG Program, Attn: Nicola Giardina, 300 Ala Moana Blvd, Room 4-118, Honolulu, HI 96850.
Where were U.S. Postal Service (USPS) submissions sent?
USPS submissions were directed to: USDA NRCS, CIG Program, Nicola Giardina, P.O. Box 50004, Honolulu, HI 96850-0050.
How was the electronic copy submitted?
The electronic copy had to be emailed to nicola.giardina@hi.usda.gov.
Who is the main program contact for this opportunity?
The main contact listed is Nicola Giardina, State EQIP Program Manager.
How can applicants contact the main program contact?
Applicants could contact Nicola Giardina at (808) 541-2600 ext. 155 or by email at nicola.giardina@hi.usda.gov.
Who is listed for help accessing the announcement electronically?
The notice also lists Jason Peel, Assistant Director, at (808) 541-2600 for help accessing the announcement electronically.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is USDA-NRCS-PIASO-CIG-15-001.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 23, 2015.
What was the closing date for this opportunity?
The original and current closing date listed is April 24, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is May 24, 2015.
What time zone were the submission deadlines based on?
Deadlines were specified in Hawaii Standard Time (HST), with submissions due by 12:00 p.m. (noon) HST on the relevant dates.
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