Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS RI 09 1
Apply for USDA NRCS RI 09 1
- The Rhode Island State Office in the agriculture energy environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Conservation Innovation Grants RI FY09" 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 Jun 1, 2009 and posted on Jun 1, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 26, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $165,000.00 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 6 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses City or township governments County governments Small businesses Individuals Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program for Rhode Island in FY 2009 is a competitive grant opportunity run by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) through the Rhode Island State Office. Its main goal is to speed up the real-world use of new and better conservation practices by helping applicants test, demonstrate, and encourage adoption of innovative approaches and technologies. The emphasis is on practical, on-the-ground conservation work that can be replicated, scaled, and eventually become part of NRCS technical guidance (such as manuals and field office tools) or be widely adopted in the private sector.
A core point of this opportunity is what it will and will not fund. CIG is not a research grant in the traditional sense. Projects should not be basic research or early-stage experimentation where success is uncertain. Instead, the program is meant for approaches that have already been studied enough to show a strong likelihood of working, and that are ready for field testing, pilot deployment, or demonstration. The expectation is that funded projects will help move proven or near-proven conservation technologies, management systems, or innovative methods (including market-based approaches) into broader use. In practice, this means proposals should be geared toward implementation, demonstration, and technology transfer rather than generating new scientific knowledge for its own sake.
Funding under this announcement was limited to projects taking place within Rhode Island. NRCS Rhode Island stated it would accept applications for single-year or multi-year projects, with a maximum project length of three years. Applications were to be reviewed and scored by a technical peer review panel using the evaluation criteria laid out in the official grant announcement. Awards were to be made through a statewide competitive process, and the Rhode Island competition offered two general categories for proposals: Natural Resource Concerns and Technology. While the summary does not list specific topic priorities under each category, the structure signals that applicants could either target specific conservation resource problems (for example, soil, water, habitat, or similar concerns) or propose technology-focused innovations that improve conservation outcomes.
For FY 2009, NRCS Rhode Island anticipated approximately $165,000 total available funding, with individual awards capped at $75,000 and no stated minimum award amount. The opportunity estimated up to about six awards. Because CIG is connected to the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) under CFDA 10.912, it also carried a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipients were expected to contribute some portion of project costs through cash and/or allowable in-kind contributions as required in the full announcement.
Eligibility was broad and included many common applicant types: state and local governments (including counties, cities/townships), federally recognized tribal governments and other Native American tribal organizations, nonprofits (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3)), individuals, small businesses, other for-profit organizations (excluding small-business-only limitation), and institutions of higher education (public, state-controlled, and private). In short, NRCS opened the competition to a wide range of entities as long as they could carry out an eligible, Rhode Island-based conservation innovation project and meet the program requirements, including match.
Key administrative details from the posting include the funding opportunity number USDA NRCS RI 09 1 and the title "Conservation Innovation Grants - RI - FY09." It was posted June 1, 2009, with an application deadline of June 26, 2009, and it was archived July 1, 2009. The listed point of contact for access issues or assistance was Michael Moorman, CIG Program Manager, at 401-822-8820, and applicants were directed to the Rhode Island NRCS home page for additional information and the full announcement materials.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) Rhode Island (FY 2009)
What is the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program for Rhode Island in FY 2009?
The Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program for Rhode Island in FY 2009 is a competitive grant opportunity run by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) through the Rhode Island State Office. Its purpose is to accelerate the real-world use of improved conservation practices by supporting projects that test, demonstrate, and encourage adoption of innovative approaches and technologies.
What is the main goal of this grant opportunity?
The main goal is to speed up the practical, on-the-ground use of new or improved conservation practices that can be replicated and scaled, and that can ultimately be incorporated into NRCS technical guidance (such as manuals and field office tools) or widely adopted in the private sector.
Is CIG a traditional research grant?
No. This opportunity is explicitly not a traditional research grant. It is not intended for basic research or early-stage experimentation where success is uncertain. Projects should be focused on implementation, field testing, pilot deployment, demonstration, and technology transfer of approaches that already show a strong likelihood of working.
What types of projects is CIG designed to fund?
CIG is designed to fund projects that help move proven or near-proven conservation technologies, management systems, or innovative methods (including market-based approaches) into broader use. The emphasis is on practical demonstration and encouraging adoption rather than generating new scientific knowledge for its own sake.
What types of projects are not a good fit for this funding?
Projects focused on basic research, early-stage experimentation, or concepts that have not been studied enough to indicate a strong likelihood of success are not a good fit. The program expects a level of readiness for field testing or demonstration rather than uncertain exploratory work.
Where must funded projects take place?
Projects funded under this announcement were limited to those taking place within Rhode Island.
How long can a project last?
NRCS Rhode Island stated it would accept applications for single-year or multi-year projects, with a maximum project length of three years.
How much funding was expected to be available in FY 2009?
NRCS Rhode Island anticipated approximately $165,000 in total funding available for this competition in FY 2009.
What is the maximum award amount per project?
Individual awards were capped at $75,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award amount was stated in the summary information provided.
How many awards were expected?
The opportunity estimated up to about six awards.
Is this a competitive grant?
Yes. Awards were to be made through a statewide competitive process in Rhode Island.
How are applications reviewed and selected?
Applications were to be reviewed and scored by a technical peer review panel using the evaluation criteria laid out in the official grant announcement.
What proposal categories were offered in the Rhode Island competition?
The Rhode Island competition offered two general categories for proposals: (1) Natural Resource Concerns and (2) Technology.
What does the "Natural Resource Concerns" category mean?
Based on the structure described, this category is intended for proposals that target conservation resource problems (for example, soil, water, habitat, or similar concerns). Specific topic priorities were not listed in the summary provided.
What does the "Technology" category mean?
This category is intended for technology-focused innovations that improve conservation outcomes. Specific technology priorities were not listed in the summary provided.
Is there a matching or cost-share requirement?
Yes. Because CIG is connected to the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) under CFDA 10.912, the opportunity carried a cost-sharing or matching requirement. Recipients were expected to contribute a portion of project costs through cash and/or allowable in-kind contributions, as required in the full announcement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad and included: state and local governments (including counties and cities/townships), federally recognized tribal governments and other Native American tribal organizations, nonprofit organizations (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3)), individuals, small businesses, other for-profit organizations, and institutions of higher education (public, state-controlled, and private).
Are for-profit organizations eligible?
Yes. The eligibility list includes small businesses and other for-profit organizations (not limited only to small businesses).
Are individuals eligible to apply?
Yes. Individuals were included in the eligibility list.
Are universities and colleges eligible?
Yes. Institutions of higher education were eligible, including public, state-controlled, and private institutions.
What is the funding opportunity number and official title?
The funding opportunity number is USDA NRCS RI 09 1, and the title is "Conservation Innovation Grants - RI - FY09."
When was this opportunity posted and when was it due?
It was posted on June 1, 2009, and the application deadline was June 26, 2009.
When was the opportunity archived?
The listing was archived on July 1, 2009.
Who can applicants contact for access issues or assistance?
The listed point of contact was Michael Moorman, CIG Program Manager, at 401-822-8820.
Where were applicants directed for additional information?
Applicants were directed to the Rhode Island NRCS home page for additional information and the full announcement materials.
Does the program expect projects to be replicable or scalable?
Yes. A key emphasis is on conservation work that can be replicated and scaled, and that can eventually become part of NRCS technical guidance or be widely adopted in the private sector.
What is the practical focus of this grant?
The program emphasizes on-the-ground conservation implementation and demonstration, with the goal of encouraging adoption of approaches and technologies that are ready for real-world testing and transfer to broader use.
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