Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS ID 12 08
Apply for USDA NRCS ID 12 08
- The Idaho State Office in the agriculture natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Conservation Innovative 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 15, 2012 and posted on Feb 15, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 11, 2012 Pre proposals are due by March 9, 2012.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $200,000.00 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 10 candidate(s).
- 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) opportunity from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Idaho State Office is a competitive grant program designed to spark new and practical conservation solutions in agriculture and natural resources. Its core purpose is to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies, meaning projects are expected to test, demonstrate, improve, or accelerate the use of practices that deliver measurable conservation benefits. The funding for this Idaho-specific announcement is up to $200,000 total for FY 2012, and it is described as separate from (and in addition to) the much larger national CIG pool that may be available that year, noted as up to $20 million.
Awards are expected to be limited in size and duration to keep projects focused and implementable. Individual grants may not exceed $75,000, with projects running between 1 and 3 years. The notice anticipates about 10 awards, although the final number depends on the size and quality of proposals and available funds. The program is listed under CFDA 10.912, which ties it to the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) framework, and it includes a cost-share or matching requirement, so applicants should be prepared to contribute non-federal resources (cash and or in-kind support, depending on the rules in the full announcement) as part of the project budget.
Eligibility is broadly described as open to governmental and non-governmental organizations as well as individuals, with the standard caveat that applicants must meet any additional eligibility conditions detailed in the full announcement and instructions. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary and uses the grant funding instrument. Because this is a statewide Idaho NRCS competition, proposals are meant to align with Idaho conservation priorities and NRCS objectives, and they will be judged against the criteria and priorities laid out in the notice.
The application process is explicitly two-phase and competitive. First, all applicants must submit a pre-proposal. Only the strongest pre-proposals will be invited to submit a full application package, and that invitation will come directly from Idaho NRCS. Pre-proposals are reviewed for completeness and compliance first; anything incomplete or ineligible is removed from consideration, and applicants are notified by mail if eliminated. Pre-proposal selections are based on recommendations from NRCS staff and the State Technical Committee, which indicates that both technical merit and relevance to state conservation needs will influence which concepts advance to the second phase.
Timing is central to this announcement. While the overall opportunity lists a closing date of May 11, 2012, the key immediate deadline is the pre-proposal due date of March 9, 2012, since only pre-proposals are being solicited at the time of the notice. Applicants who pass the pre-proposal round will be given instructions and a timeline for submitting the full application afterward. The announcement also makes clear that Idaho NRCS retains broad discretion in funding decisions, including the right of the Idaho State Conservationist to fund none, some, or all proposals, even if they are deemed eligible or high-quality.
For applicants who need help accessing the full announcement or have administrative questions, the listed point of contact is Christine Catherman, Grants and Agreements Specialist, reachable by phone at 208-685-6982. The announcement also references the NRCS Idaho website as a source for additional information and materials related to the opportunity.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) opportunity in Idaho?
The Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) opportunity from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Idaho State Office is a competitive grant program intended to spark new and practical conservation solutions in agriculture and natural resources across Idaho.
What is the main purpose of this Idaho CIG funding?
The purpose is to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Proposed projects are expected to test, demonstrate, improve, or accelerate the use of conservation practices that deliver measurable conservation benefits.
How much funding is available through this Idaho-specific announcement?
Up to $200,000 total is available for Idaho under this FY 2012 announcement, subject to availability of funds.
Is this Idaho funding separate from the national CIG program?
Yes. This Idaho-specific announcement is described as separate from (and in addition to) the national CIG pool that may be available that year, noted as up to $20 million.
What is the maximum award size for an individual grant?
Individual grants may not exceed $75,000.
How long can a project last?
Projects are expected to run between 1 and 3 years.
How many awards does NRCS Idaho expect to make?
The notice anticipates about 10 awards, but the final number depends on the size and quality of proposals and the funds available.
What type of program is this (competitive or formula, discretionary or mandatory)?
This opportunity is described as competitive and discretionary.
What is the funding instrument used for this opportunity?
The opportunity uses a grant funding instrument.
What CFDA number is associated with this grant?
The program is listed under CFDA 10.912.
How does this opportunity relate to EQIP?
CFDA 10.912 ties this CIG opportunity to the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) framework, as referenced in the announcement.
Is there a cost-share or matching requirement?
Yes. The announcement states that the program includes a cost-share or matching requirement, meaning applicants should be prepared to contribute non-federal resources as part of the project budget.
What types of match are expected (cash or in-kind)?
The notice indicates applicants may need to provide non-federal resources that could include cash and/or in-kind support, depending on the rules in the full announcement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broadly described as open to governmental and non-governmental organizations as well as individuals, subject to any additional eligibility conditions in the full announcement and instructions.
Does this opportunity focus specifically on Idaho priorities?
Yes. Because this is an Idaho NRCS statewide competition, proposals are meant to align with Idaho conservation priorities and NRCS objectives and will be judged against the criteria and priorities laid out in the notice.
Is the application process competitive?
Yes. The process is explicitly competitive, and only the strongest submissions advance.
Is there a pre-proposal requirement?
Yes. All applicants must submit a pre-proposal as the first phase of the process.
Do applicants submit a full application right away?
No. Only the strongest pre-proposals will be invited to submit a full application package, and the invitation comes directly from Idaho NRCS.
How are pre-proposals screened before they are reviewed on merit?
Pre-proposals are reviewed first for completeness and compliance. Anything incomplete or ineligible is removed from consideration.
How will applicants be notified if their pre-proposal is eliminated?
Applicants are notified by mail if their pre-proposal is eliminated during the completeness/compliance screening step.
Who is involved in selecting which pre-proposals advance?
Pre-proposal selections are based on recommendations from NRCS staff and the State Technical Committee.
What does it mean that the State Technical Committee is involved?
Based on the notice, it indicates that both technical merit and relevance to state conservation needs influence which project concepts move forward to the second phase.
What is the closing date for the overall opportunity?
The overall opportunity lists a closing date of May 11, 2012.
What is the pre-proposal deadline?
The key immediate deadline is the pre-proposal due date of March 9, 2012.
Why is the pre-proposal deadline the key date?
At the time of the notice, only pre-proposals are being solicited, and only applicants who submit pre-proposals can be considered for invitation to submit a full application.
When is the full application due?
The notice indicates that applicants who pass the pre-proposal round will be given instructions and a timeline for submitting the full application afterward. The specific full-application due date is not provided in the summary information here.
Does Idaho NRCS have discretion to fund or not fund proposals?
Yes. The announcement states that Idaho NRCS retains broad discretion in funding decisions, including the right of the Idaho State Conservationist to fund none, some, or all proposals, even if they are eligible or high-quality.
Who can applicants contact with administrative questions or to access the full announcement?
The listed point of contact is Christine Catherman, Grants and Agreements Specialist, reachable by phone at 208-685-6982.
Where else can applicants find additional information?
The announcement references the NRCS Idaho website as a source for additional information and materials related to the opportunity.
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