Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS ID 13 09
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- The Idaho State Office in the agriculture 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 Mar 29, 2013 and posted on Mar 8, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 12, 2013 Pre proposals must be received at the Idaho State office by 4 pm MST on April 12, 2013. Project pre proposal applicatns selected for funding consideration by Idaho NRCS will be notified by April 26, 2013 and if requested, a full application must be submitted to the Idaho NRCS State office by 4 pm MST on May 20, 2013.. (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 6 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 Idaho. Its central purpose is to stimulate the development, field testing, and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies that improve natural resource outcomes tied to agriculture. The funding is connected to the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) (CFDA 10.912), which generally means the projects are expected to be closely aligned with on-the-ground conservation improvements and real-world applicability rather than purely theoretical research.
For fiscal year 2013, Idaho NRCS announced up to $150,000 in total funding available under this state competition, with an expectation of making around six awards. Individual awards can be as small as $1, but they cannot exceed $75,000 per grant. Projects are intended to run between 1 and 3 years, which signals that NRCS is looking for efforts that can be implemented and evaluated within a relatively practical timeframe. The notice also points out that these Idaho funds are separate from, and in addition to, a much larger pot of funding that may be available through the national CIG program (up to $25 million), though this particular announcement is for the Idaho state process.
Eligibility is broadly described as open to governmental and non-governmental organizations as well as individuals, with the caveat that applicants still need to meet any clarifications contained in the full announcement. In other words, the program is intentionally open-ended in who can apply, but applicants should confirm they fit the detailed eligibility rules and can comply with federal grant requirements. The opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants should be prepared to contribute matching funds or in-kind support as required by the program rules described in the full notice.
A key feature of this funding opportunity is its two-phase application process, run as a statewide competition. All applicants must start with a pre-proposal. Only those pre-proposals that are selected competitively will be invited to submit a full application package. Pre-proposal selections are based on recommendations from NRCS staff and the State Technical Committee, which indicates the screening will likely focus on technical merit, relevance to Idaho conservation priorities, feasibility, and the likelihood that the proposed innovation can be demonstrated and adopted.
The deadline for the pre-proposal is firm: it had to be received by the Idaho NRCS State Office by 4:00 pm Mountain Time on April 12, 2013. Applicants selected to move forward were to be notified by April 26, 2013. If invited, the full application would then be due to the Idaho NRCS State Office by 4:00 pm Mountain Time on May 20, 2013. The opportunity was posted March 8, 2013, with an archive date of May 12, 2013, reflecting that this was a time-limited FY 2013 funding round.
Administratively, this is a discretionary grant program (not a formula entitlement), and it is categorized under the Agriculture funding activity area. The funding opportunity number is USDA NRCS ID 13 09, and the official title is Conservation Innovative Grants. For applicants needing the complete announcement or having trouble accessing it electronically, the contact listed is Christine Catherman, Grants and Agreements Specialist, at 208-685-6982, with additional details available through the NRCS Idaho website link referenced in the notice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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 Idaho. It focuses on developing, field testing, and supporting adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies that improve natural resource outcomes tied to agriculture.
What is the main purpose of this grant program?
The central purpose is to stimulate the development, field testing, and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies with real-world applicability. Because the funding is connected to the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) (CFDA 10.912), projects are expected to align closely with on-the-ground conservation improvements rather than purely theoretical research.
Is this a competitive grant or an entitlement program?
This is a discretionary (competitive) grant program, meaning awards are made through a competitive selection process rather than being distributed by formula or entitlement.
What funding is available under the Idaho state competition for FY 2013?
For fiscal year 2013, Idaho NRCS announced up to $150,000 in total funding under the Idaho state competition, with an expectation of making around six awards.
What is the minimum and maximum award size?
Individual awards can be as small as $1 and cannot exceed $75,000 per grant.
How long can projects last?
Projects are intended to run between 1 and 3 years.
How does this Idaho opportunity relate to the national CIG program?
The notice indicates the Idaho state funds are separate from, and in addition to, potential funding available through the national CIG program (noted as up to $25 million). This announcement is specifically for the Idaho state process.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as open to governmental and non-governmental organizations as well as individuals, with the caveat that applicants must meet any additional clarifications contained in the full announcement and be able to comply with federal grant requirements.
Is there a cost-share or match requirement?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement. Applicants should be prepared to contribute matching funds or in-kind support as required by the program rules described in the full notice.
What is the application process?
The Idaho competition uses a two-phase application process. Applicants must first submit a pre-proposal. Only pre-proposals selected through the competitive process will be invited to submit a full application package.
How are pre-proposals selected for invitation to submit a full application?
Pre-proposal selections are based on recommendations from NRCS staff and the State Technical Committee. The notice suggests the screening will likely consider technical merit, relevance to Idaho conservation priorities, feasibility, and the likelihood the innovation can be demonstrated and adopted.
When was the pre-proposal due?
The pre-proposal had to be received by the Idaho NRCS State Office by 4:00 pm Mountain Time on April 12, 2013.
When were applicants notified about pre-proposal selections?
Applicants selected to move forward were to be notified by April 26, 2013.
When was the full application due (if invited)?
If invited, the full application had to be received by the Idaho NRCS State Office by 4:00 pm Mountain Time on May 20, 2013.
Where did applications need to be submitted?
The notice states that submissions (both the pre-proposal and, if invited, the full application) had to be received by the Idaho NRCS State Office by the stated deadlines.
What were the posting and archive dates for this opportunity?
The opportunity was posted on March 8, 2013, and had an archive date of May 12, 2013, indicating it was a time-limited FY 2013 funding round.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity area is categorized as Agriculture.
What is the funding opportunity number and official title?
The funding opportunity number is USDA NRCS ID 13 09, and the official title is Conservation Innovative Grants.
What CFDA program is this associated with?
The funding is connected to the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), CFDA 10.912.
Who can be contacted for the complete announcement or access issues?
For applicants needing the complete announcement or having trouble accessing it electronically, the contact listed is Christine Catherman, Grants and Agreements Specialist, at 208-685-6982. The notice also references the NRCS Idaho website link for additional details.
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