Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS OH 10 01
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- The Ohio State Office in the agriculture natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Conservation Innovation Grants Ohio 2010" 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 28, 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 $250,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $75,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
- CIG applicants must be a federally recognized Indian tribe, state or local unit of govgernment, non governmental organization, or individual.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) Ohio 2010 opportunity was a competitive grant program run by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) through the Ohio State Office to encourage new and creative conservation approaches and technologies. The core purpose was to stimulate both the development and the on-the-ground adoption of innovative conservation practices, with projects required to be carried out within the state of Ohio even though applicants could come from anywhere in the 50 States and certain U.S. territories (including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands in the Caribbean Area, and Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in the Pacific Basin Area). The funding was offered as a discretionary grant under CFDA 10.912, the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), and it required cost-sharing or matching, meaning applicants needed to bring non-federal resources to help cover project costs.
For fiscal year 2010, NRCS Ohio indicated that up to $250,000 could be available for the statewide CIG competition, although the agency reserved the right to award more or less than that total amount at the discretion of the State Conservationist. Individual proposals were expected to request no more than $75,000 in federal funds (the stated award ceiling), with no minimum award amount specified (award floor listed as $0). Projects were expected to run between one and three years, aligning with the program's emphasis on piloting, demonstrating, and validating innovations that can realistically be implemented and scaled within a relatively short timeframe. The specific competition focus for that year was identified as the Ohio Priority Category, which indicates the state was targeting proposals that best matched Ohio-defined conservation priorities.
Eligibility was broad but clearly defined: applicants had to be a federally recognized Indian tribe, a state or local unit of government, a non-governmental organization, or an individual. The opportunity listing also characterized eligible applicants as “unrestricted” in the sense that multiple entity types could apply, as long as they fit the eligibility rules described in the announcement. Regardless of where the applicant organization or individual was located, the work itself had to be implemented in Ohio, and proposals needed to fit the program’s innovation-driven goals rather than simply funding routine conservation implementation.
Key administrative details for this funding opportunity include the Funding Opportunity Number USDA NRCS OH 10 01 and the title Conservation Innovation Grants - Ohio 2010. The announcement was posted on April 28, 2010, and it closed on May 28, 2010, with an archive date of June 27, 2010. Applicants needing help obtaining or accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Mark Smith, Assistant State Conservationist for Programs, who served as the CIG contact for NRCS Ohio, at (614) 255-2474.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) Ohio 2010
What is the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) Ohio 2010 opportunity?
The Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) Ohio 2010 opportunity was a competitive grant program run by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) through the Ohio State Office. It was designed to encourage new and creative conservation approaches and technologies by supporting projects that develop and promote the on-the-ground adoption of innovative conservation practices.
What was the main purpose of this grant program?
The core purpose was to stimulate both (1) the development of innovative conservation approaches and technologies and (2) the on-the-ground adoption of those innovations. Projects needed to align with innovation-driven goals rather than simply funding routine conservation implementation.
Which agency administered the CIG Ohio 2010 competition?
The program was administered by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) through the Ohio State Office.
What was the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number was USDA NRCS OH 10 01.
What was the official title of the funding opportunity?
The title was Conservation Innovation Grants - Ohio 2010.
What CFDA program did this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity was offered as a discretionary grant under CFDA 10.912, the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP).
Was this a competitive or non-competitive grant?
This was a competitive grant program.
How much total funding was expected to be available statewide?
For fiscal year 2010, NRCS Ohio indicated that up to $250,000 could be available for the statewide CIG competition.
Could NRCS award more or less than the stated total funding amount?
Yes. NRCS Ohio reserved the right to award more or less than the stated total amount at the discretion of the State Conservationist.
What was the maximum amount an individual proposal was expected to request?
Individual proposals were expected to request no more than $75,000 in federal funds, which was listed as the award ceiling.
Was there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award amount was specified. The award floor was listed as $0.
How long were projects expected to last?
Projects were expected to run between one and three years.
Did the grant require cost-sharing or matching funds?
Yes. The opportunity required cost-sharing or matching, meaning applicants needed to bring non-federal resources to help cover project costs.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included federally recognized Indian tribes, state or local units of government, non-governmental organizations, and individuals.
Did applicants have to be located in Ohio to apply?
No. Applicants could come from anywhere in the 50 States and certain U.S. territories, as described in the announcement. However, the work itself had to be carried out within Ohio.
Which U.S. territories were mentioned as allowable applicant locations?
The announcement referenced certain U.S. territories including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands (Caribbean Area), and Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (Pacific Basin Area).
Where did the project work have to be implemented?
Regardless of where an applicant was located, projects funded under this opportunity were required to be carried out within the state of Ohio.
What was the specific focus or priority category for the Ohio 2010 competition?
The specific competition focus for that year was identified as the Ohio Priority Category, indicating the state was targeting proposals that best matched Ohio-defined conservation priorities.
Does the listing indicate that eligibility was "unrestricted"?
Yes. The opportunity listing characterized eligible applicants as "unrestricted" in the sense that multiple entity types could apply, as long as they met the eligibility rules described in the announcement.
When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted on April 28, 2010.
What was the application closing date?
The opportunity closed on May 28, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was June 27, 2010.
Who was the point of contact for questions or help accessing the announcement?
Applicants needing help obtaining or accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Mark Smith, Assistant State Conservationist for Programs, who served as the CIG contact for NRCS Ohio.
What phone number was provided for the program contact?
The phone number provided for Mark Smith was (614) 255-2474.
What kinds of projects was this grant intended to support?
The program emphasized piloting, demonstrating, and validating innovative conservation approaches and technologies that can realistically be implemented and scaled within a relatively short timeframe (one to three years), with projects focused on Ohio priorities and carried out in Ohio.
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