Opportunity Information: Apply for AG 0436 G 0002
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- The Oregon State Office in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY13 NRCS Oregon Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG)" 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 22, 2013 and posted on Mar 25, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 17, 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 $139,000.00 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 50 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 FY13 NRCS Oregon Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) is a competitive grant opportunity offered through the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Oregon State Office to encourage new and innovative conservation approaches and technologies. The focus is on moving promising ideas from concept or pilot stages into practical, adoptable solutions that can be used by producers and conservation partners. While the grant competition is run by Oregon, the projects funded under this announcement must be carried out within the state of Oregon.
This opportunity falls under the Conservation Innovation Grants program associated with CFDA (now Assistance Listing) 10.912, the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). It is a discretionary grant program, meaning awards are made through a competitive selection process rather than by formula. For fiscal year 2013, NRCS Oregon indicated that up to $139,000 could be available statewide, with NRCS reserving the right to fund more or less than that amount at the State Conservationist's discretion. Individual awards could be as large as $75,000 (the award ceiling). The notice also lists an expected number of awards as 50, signaling an intention to potentially make multiple smaller awards, though actual awards depend on application quality, available funding, and agency decisions.
The eligible applicant pool is broad. Applications were accepted from any eligible entity across the 50 states as well as U.S. territories in the Caribbean (Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands) and the Pacific Basin (Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands), as long as the proposed work would occur in Oregon. The announcement explicitly invites proposals from government and non-government organizations as well as individuals, reflecting the program's intent to attract innovation from a wide range of partners including universities, conservation districts, tribes, nonprofits, private entities, and independent practitioners, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications included in the full announcement.
For FY 2013 in Oregon, the specific CIG track identified in the notice is the "State Resource Concern Category." In practical terms, that means proposals were expected to directly address priority natural resource concerns relevant to Oregon, using innovative strategies, tools, or delivery approaches that improve conservation outcomes. Projects were structured as time-limited efforts lasting between one and three years, which aligns with the program's emphasis on demonstration, field testing, evaluation, and transfer of conservation innovations into broader practice rather than long-term operating support.
Applicants also needed to account for a cost sharing or matching requirement, which is a standard feature of many CIG competitions. This requirement means NRCS funds are intended to be leveraged with non-federal contributions (cash and/or in-kind, depending on the program rules described in the full announcement). The presence of cost share encourages applicants to bring committed partners and resources to the table and helps demonstrate that the innovation has practical backing beyond federal dollars.
Key administrative details for this funding opportunity include the funding opportunity number AG-0436-G-0002 and the posting timeframe. The announcement was posted March 25, 2013 (created March 22, 2013) and had an application closing date of May 17, 2013, after which it was archived June 16, 2013. The activity category is listed as natural resources, consistent with the CIG program's role in advancing soil, water, air, plant, and wildlife conservation solutions on agricultural and related lands.
For applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically, the notice provided a contact: Todd Peplin, Farm Bill Specialist and NRCS Oregon Conservation Innovation Grant Manager, with phone numbers 541-923-4358 and 503-414-3292. The full announcement link is referenced as "FY13 Oregon Conservation Innovation Grant APF," which would contain the detailed objectives for Oregon projects, the specific eligibility and selection criteria, required application components, and submission instructions.
FY13 NRCS Oregon Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) FAQs
What is the FY13 NRCS Oregon Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG)?
The FY13 NRCS Oregon Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) is a competitive (discretionary) grant opportunity offered through the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Oregon State Office to encourage new and innovative conservation approaches and technologies. It is intended to move promising ideas from concept or pilot stages into practical, adoptable solutions for producers and conservation partners.
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered through the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Oregon State Office.
Is this a competitive grant or a formula award?
It is a discretionary grant program, meaning awards are made through a competitive selection process rather than by formula.
What program and Assistance Listing (CFDA) is this associated with?
The opportunity is part of the Conservation Innovation Grants program associated with CFDA (now Assistance Listing) 10.912, the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP).
Do funded projects have to be located in Oregon?
Yes. While applications could be submitted by eligible entities from across the 50 states and certain U.S. territories, projects funded under this announcement must be carried out within the state of Oregon.
Who could apply for the FY13 Oregon CIG?
The eligible applicant pool described in the notice is broad and includes eligible entities from the 50 states, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, as long as the proposed work would occur in Oregon. The announcement explicitly invited proposals from government and non-government organizations as well as individuals.
What types of organizations or applicants were specifically invited to propose?
The notice indicates an intent to attract innovation from a wide range of partners, explicitly inviting government and non-government organizations as well as individuals. Examples mentioned include universities, conservation districts, tribes, nonprofits, private entities, and independent practitioners, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications in the full announcement.
What is the focus or main purpose of the grant?
The focus is on advancing innovative conservation approaches and technologies by moving promising ideas from concept or pilot stages into practical, adoptable solutions that can be used by producers and conservation partners.
What funding track/category applied to Oregon for FY 2013?
For FY 2013 in Oregon, the notice identifies the CIG track as the "State Resource Concern Category."
What does the "State Resource Concern Category" mean for project topics?
It means proposals were expected to directly address priority natural resource concerns relevant to Oregon, using innovative strategies, tools, or delivery approaches intended to improve conservation outcomes.
What is the activity category for this funding opportunity?
The activity category is listed as natural resources.
How much funding was available statewide for FY 2013?
NRCS Oregon indicated that up to $139,000 could be available statewide for FY 2013, with NRCS reserving the right to fund more or less than that amount at the State Conservationist's discretion.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
Individual awards could be as large as $75,000.
How many awards were expected?
The notice lists an expected number of awards as 50. Actual awards depend on application quality, available funding, and agency decisions.
How long could projects last?
Projects were described as time-limited efforts lasting between one and three years.
Is there a cost share or match requirement?
Yes. Applicants needed to account for a cost sharing or matching requirement, which is a standard feature of many CIG competitions. NRCS funds are intended to be leveraged with non-federal contributions (cash and/or in-kind), consistent with the program rules described in the full announcement.
Why does the program require cost share/matching?
As described in the notice, the cost share requirement is intended to leverage NRCS funds with non-federal contributions, encourage committed partners and resources, and help demonstrate practical backing for the innovation beyond federal dollars.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is AG-0436-G-0002.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The announcement was posted on March 25, 2013 (created March 22, 2013). The application closing date was May 17, 2013. It was archived on June 16, 2013.
Where could applicants find the full announcement details?
The notice references a full announcement link titled "FY13 Oregon Conservation Innovation Grant APF," which would contain the detailed objectives for Oregon projects, specific eligibility and selection criteria, required application components, and submission instructions.
Who was the contact person for applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically?
The notice provided a contact for assistance: Todd Peplin, Farm Bill Specialist and NRCS Oregon Conservation Innovation Grant Manager.
What phone numbers were provided for the grant contact?
The phone numbers listed for Todd Peplin were 541-923-4358 and 503-414-3292.
Does the notice describe whether awards are guaranteed?
No. The notice indicates awards are made competitively and that actual awards depend on application quality, available funding, and agency decisions, including NRCS reserving the right to fund more or less than the stated amount at the State Conservationist's discretion.
Is this opportunity intended to support long-term operations?
The notice emphasizes time-limited projects (one to three years) aligned with demonstration, field testing, evaluation, and transfer of innovations into broader practice, rather than long-term operating support.
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