Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS ND 09 01
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- The North Dakota State Office in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2009 Conservation Innovation Grant" 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 19, 2009 and posted on Mar 19, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 15, 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 $230,000.00 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: County governments Small businesses For profit organizations other than small businesses State governments Private institutions of higher education City or township governments Individuals Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2009 Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) opportunity, offered through the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) North Dakota State Office, is a discretionary grant program designed to speed up the real-world use of new and better conservation practices in agriculture. The central goal is to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies that improve environmental enhancement and protection while still supporting agricultural production. Rather than paying for basic or exploratory research, CIG is intended to move ideas that are already far enough along to show a strong likelihood of success into practical use through field-level work.
A key expectation of CIG projects is technology transfer. Projects should be positioned to produce conservation technologies, management systems, or innovative approaches that can be taken up broadly, either by being incorporated into NRCS technical manuals, guides, and references, or by being adopted by the private sector. The program explicitly emphasizes innovation that can be demonstrated and replicated, including approaches such as market-based systems, and it focuses on "on the ground" conservation work. Typical project types under this framework include pilot projects and field demonstrations that prove feasibility in real settings and help remove barriers to wider adoption.
CIG applications could be submitted for single-year or multi-year projects, with a maximum project period of three years. NRCS anticipated making about five awards under this particular announcement, with an estimated total funding amount of $230,000. Individual awards were capped at $75,000. The funding instrument type is a grant, and the activity area is categorized under Agriculture. The opportunity is tied to CFDA 10.912, the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, and it includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants must provide non-federal contributions as part of the project budget.
Eligibility was broad and included federally recognized Native American tribal governments, state governments, county governments, and city or township governments, as well as special district governments. It was also open to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, private and public/state-controlled institutions of higher education, individuals, small businesses, and for-profit organizations (including those other than small businesses). This wide applicant pool reflects the program's emphasis on practical deployment and partnerships, where conservation innovation may come from producers, local governments, academic extension-style work, nonprofits, or private-sector implementers.
The posting date and creation date for the opportunity were March 19, 2009, and the application closing date was May 15, 2009. Applicants were directed to the NRCS national CIG webpage for broader program context, with additional information also available through the North Dakota NRCS website. Final funding decisions were subject to discretion at the state level; the State Conservationist specifically retained the right not to fund any or all proposals, underscoring that submission does not guarantee an award even if proposals are eligible and responsive.
For applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically, the contact listed was Linda McArthur, Contract Specialist, at 701-530-2010, associated with the contracting officer function for this opportunity. The funding opportunity number for reference was USDA NRCS ND 09 01, and the opportunity title was FY 2009 Conservation Innovation Grant.
FY 2009 Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) - FAQs (USDA NRCS North Dakota)
What is the FY 2009 Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) opportunity?
The FY 2009 Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) is a discretionary grant program offered through the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) North Dakota State Office. It is designed to speed up the real-world use of new and improved conservation practices in agriculture by supporting projects that move proven, promising ideas into practical, field-level application.
What is the main goal of the CIG program?
The central goal is to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies that enhance and protect the environment while still supporting agricultural production.
What types of projects is CIG intended to fund?
CIG is intended to fund projects that are ready to be demonstrated and implemented in real-world settings. The opportunity emphasizes "on the ground" conservation work such as pilot projects and field demonstrations that prove feasibility in practical conditions and help remove barriers to wider adoption.
Does CIG fund basic or exploratory research?
No. CIG is not intended to pay for basic or exploratory research. It focuses on ideas that are already developed enough to show a strong likelihood of success and that can be moved into practical use through field-level work.
What does NRCS mean by "innovation" in this opportunity?
Innovation is emphasized as approaches or technologies that can be demonstrated and replicated. The announcement highlights innovative conservation approaches and technologies, including approaches such as market-based systems, that can be shown to work in real settings and then expanded for broader use.
What is "technology transfer," and why is it important for CIG projects?
Technology transfer is a key expectation of CIG projects. Projects should be positioned to produce conservation technologies, management systems, or innovative approaches that can be adopted broadly. Examples given include incorporation into NRCS technical manuals, guides, and references, or adoption by the private sector.
How long can a CIG project last?
Applications could be submitted for single-year or multi-year projects, with a maximum project period of three years.
How many awards were expected under this FY 2009 North Dakota announcement?
NRCS anticipated making about five awards under this particular announcement.
How much total funding was estimated to be available?
The estimated total funding amount for this announcement was $230,000.
What is the maximum award amount per project?
Individual awards were capped at $75,000.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
What is the activity area/category for this opportunity?
The activity area is categorized under Agriculture.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants must provide non-federal contributions as part of the project budget.
What CFDA program is this opportunity associated with?
This opportunity is tied to CFDA 10.912, the Environmental Quality Incentives Program.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes federally recognized Native American tribal governments, state governments, county governments, city or township governments, and special district governments. It is also open to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, private and public/state-controlled institutions of higher education, individuals, small businesses, and for-profit organizations (including those other than small businesses).
Are for-profit organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. For-profit organizations are eligible, including small businesses and for-profit organizations other than small businesses.
Are individuals allowed to apply?
Yes. Individuals are listed among the eligible applicant types.
Can universities and colleges apply?
Yes. Both private institutions of higher education and public/state-controlled institutions of higher education are eligible.
Can government entities apply?
Yes. Eligible government applicants include federally recognized tribal governments, state governments, county governments, city or township governments, and special district governments.
What was the posting date for this opportunity?
The posting date was March 19, 2009.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was May 15, 2009.
Where were applicants directed to find additional program context?
Applicants were directed to the NRCS national CIG webpage for broader program context. Additional information was also available through the North Dakota NRCS website.
Are awards guaranteed if an application is eligible and responsive?
No. Final funding decisions were subject to discretion at the state level, and the State Conservationist retained the right not to fund any or all proposals. Submitting an application does not guarantee an award.
What is the funding opportunity number for this announcement?
The funding opportunity number was USDA NRCS ND 09 01.
What is the official title of the opportunity?
The opportunity title was FY 2009 Conservation Innovation Grant.
Who was the contact person for applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically?
The contact listed was Linda McArthur, Contract Specialist.
What phone number was provided for the listed contact?
The phone number provided was 701-530-2010.
What office is administering this CIG opportunity?
This opportunity was offered through the USDA NRCS North Dakota State Office.
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