Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS ID 08 04
Apply for USDA NRCS ID 08 04
- The Idaho State Office in the agriculture environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Conservation Innovation Grants" 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 Feb 14, 2008 and posted on Feb 14, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 28, 2008. (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 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments County governments Individuals Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education Special district governments City or township governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) opportunity listed under Funding Opportunity Number USDA NRCS ID 08 04 is a competitive grant program offered through the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Idaho State Office, using Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) funds. For fiscal year 2008, Idaho made up to $250,000 available to support projects that advance agriculture-related conservation and the development or demonstration of innovative approaches in environmental and natural resource stewardship. Funding is distributed through a statewide competitive process, and the Idaho State Conservationist retains full discretion to fund, partially fund, or decline to fund any or all submitted proposals.
Awards are structured as grants, with an estimated five total awards expected. Individual grant amounts can range from a minimum (award floor) of $5,000 up to a maximum (award ceiling) of $75,000 per project, and no single grantee can receive more than $75,000 under this notice. The program requires cost sharing or matching, meaning applicants must plan to contribute non-federal resources (cash and or eligible in-kind support) alongside the federal grant funds, consistent with program rules tied to CFDA 10.912, the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). Projects may be proposed for either one-year or three-year periods, which gives applicants flexibility to propose shorter pilot efforts or longer demonstrations and adoption strategies.
Eligibility is broad and includes both public and private applicants. Eligible applicants include individuals; nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education); state, county, city or township, and special district governments; private institutions of higher education; and Native American tribal entities, including federally recognized tribal governments as well as other tribal organizations. This wide eligibility is intended to encourage participation from local governments, conservation groups, producers, researchers, and community partners who can test, demonstrate, or refine conservation practices and systems relevant to Idaho agriculture and natural resource conditions.
Key administrative details include the posting and creation date of February 14, 2008, with an application closing deadline of March 28, 2008. The opportunity was later archived on April 27, 2008. Applicants were directed to the NRCS Idaho CIG Program page for full program guidance, and assistance was available through the listed contact, Christine Catherman, Grants and Agreements Specialist, at 208 685 6982 (email also provided in the notice) for anyone unable to access the full announcement electronically.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) opportunity described here?
This opportunity is the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program offered through the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Idaho State Office. It is a competitive grant program funded using Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) funds and is intended to support projects that advance agriculture-related conservation by developing or demonstrating innovative approaches in environmental and natural resource stewardship in Idaho.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is USDA NRCS ID 08 04.
Which NRCS office is administering this opportunity?
The opportunity is administered by the USDA NRCS Idaho State Office.
What fiscal year does this Idaho funding availability apply to?
The notice describes funding made available for fiscal year 2008.
How much total funding was Idaho making available under this notice?
Idaho made up to $250,000 available under this opportunity for the fiscal year described.
Is this a competitive grant program?
Yes. Funding is distributed through a statewide competitive process.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The notice estimates that five total awards were expected.
What is the minimum and maximum award amount per project?
The award floor is $5,000 and the award ceiling is $75,000 per project.
Can a single grantee receive more than $75,000 under this notice?
No. The notice states that no single grantee can receive more than $75,000 under this notice.
What type of award is being offered?
Awards are structured as grants.
Are applicants required to provide matching funds or cost share?
Yes. The program requires cost sharing or matching. Applicants must plan to contribute non-federal resources, which may include cash and/or eligible in-kind support, alongside the federal grant funds.
What program rules are tied to the cost share/match requirement?
The notice indicates the cost sharing or matching must be consistent with program rules tied to CFDA 10.912, the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP).
How long can projects last under this opportunity?
Projects may be proposed for either one-year or three-year periods.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes both public and private applicants. The notice lists the following as eligible applicants: individuals; nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education); state, county, city or township, and special district governments; private institutions of higher education; and Native American tribal entities, including federally recognized tribal governments as well as other tribal organizations.
Are nonprofit colleges and universities eligible as nonprofits?
The notice specifies that eligible nonprofits are 501(c)(3) organizations excluding institutions of higher education, and it separately lists private institutions of higher education as eligible.
What kinds of projects is this funding intended to support?
The funding is intended to support projects that advance agriculture-related conservation and that develop or demonstrate innovative approaches in environmental and natural resource stewardship relevant to Idaho agriculture and natural resource conditions.
How are funding decisions made, and who has final discretion?
Proposals are selected through a statewide competitive process. The notice states that the Idaho State Conservationist retains full discretion to fund, partially fund, or decline to fund any or all submitted proposals.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting and creation date listed in the notice is February 14, 2008.
What was the application deadline?
The application closing deadline listed is March 28, 2008.
When was the opportunity archived?
The notice states the opportunity was archived on April 27, 2008.
Where were applicants directed to find full program guidance?
Applicants were directed to the NRCS Idaho CIG Program page for full program guidance.
Who can applicants contact for help if they cannot access the full announcement electronically?
The notice lists Christine Catherman, Grants and Agreements Specialist, as the contact for assistance for anyone unable to access the full announcement electronically.
What phone number is provided for the listed contact?
The phone number provided is 208 685 6982.
Is an email address provided for the contact?
Yes. The notice indicates an email address was provided for the contact.
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