Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS ID CIG 16 01
Apply for USDA NRCS ID CIG 16 01
- The USDA-NRCS in the agriculture, environment, natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Idaho 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.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 08, 2016 and posted on Apr 08, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 31, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- 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: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Individuals, Small businesses.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Idaho Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program is a competitive grant opportunity run by USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to help move practical conservation innovations from the idea stage into real-world use on working agricultural lands. The central goal is to speed up the development and, more importantly, the adoption of new or improved conservation approaches and technologies that protect natural resources while supporting agricultural production. A key expectation is that successful projects will produce results that can be carried forward into NRCS technical manuals and guides or be adopted broadly by producers and private-sector partners, meaning the work should be designed with transferability and scalability in mind rather than being a one-off local effort.
CIG is focused on on-the-ground implementation, including pilot projects and field demonstrations that show how a proven or emerging practice works under real farm and ranch conditions. The program is intended to apply or demonstrate technologies and management systems that are already proven enough to be tested at scale, with a strong emphasis on increasing adoption and expanding use across more acres, operations, or regions. In addition to field work, CIG encourages collaboration and information sharing across communities, governments, universities, and other institutions so that new conservation tools and know-how are not confined to a small group of specialists. Market-based systems and other innovative approaches that help drive adoption can also be part of projects, as long as they remain tied to measurable conservation outcomes.
Traditional research is generally not funded under this opportunity. The main exception is on-farm conservation research, which NRCS defines narrowly as research conducted on working farms using farm-scale equipment and a statistically valid study design. That means the project must be structured to answer a specific conservation question with appropriate replication and statistical analysis, and it must be grounded in practical farm field conditions. Even then, NRCS indicates it would only support such research when it clearly stimulates innovative natural resource management approaches alongside agricultural production, rather than serving as basic or exploratory research.
This Idaho-specific notice accepts proposals for single-year or multi-year projects, with project periods not to exceed three years. Eligible applicants are broad and include Indian Tribes, state and local governments, non-governmental organizations, and individuals. The eligibility listing also includes entities such as public and private institutions of higher education, 501(c)(3) nonprofits (other than universities), small businesses, special district governments, and certain housing authorities, reflecting an intent to attract both public and private capacity as long as the proposal is conservation-focused and implementable in Idaho.
Funding is offered as a discretionary grant under CFDA 10.912, with an award ceiling of $75,000 per award and an expectation of about 10 awards. For this particular posting, the application closing date was May 31, 2016 (original and current closing dates are the same), and the opportunity was posted on April 8, 2016. As a practical matter, applicants would have needed to propose a clearly defined demonstration or implementation effort that fits within the budget cap, produces tangible conservation outcomes, and includes a plan for outreach or technology transfer so that NRCS guidance or broader industry practice can benefit from the results.
The selection process is multi-step and emphasizes compliance and technical merit. Proposals are first screened for completeness and adherence to the notice requirements; incomplete or noncompliant submissions are removed from consideration and applicants are notified. Proposals that pass screening are evaluated by a technical peer review panel using the evaluation criteria described in the program instructions (referenced as Section V.B). After technical review, proposals move to a Partner Review Committee, which makes funding recommendations to the NRCS State Conservationist. Final selection authority rests with the Idaho State Conservationist, who also retains the discretion not to fund any or all proposals, even if applications are otherwise eligible or well-scored.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Idaho Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG)
What is the Idaho Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program?
The Idaho Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program is a competitive grant opportunity run by USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). It supports practical conservation innovations that move from ideas into real-world use on working agricultural lands in Idaho.
What is the main goal of this grant opportunity?
The central goal is to speed up the development and especially the adoption of new or improved conservation approaches and technologies that protect natural resources while supporting agricultural production.
What kinds of projects does CIG prioritize?
CIG prioritizes on-the-ground implementation projects, including pilot projects and field demonstrations, that show how a proven or emerging conservation practice performs under real farm and ranch conditions.
Is this funding meant for research, or for implementation?
This opportunity is focused on implementation and demonstration rather than traditional research. The emphasis is on testing practices at scale in real-world conditions and expanding adoption across acres, operations, or regions.
Is any type of research allowed under this program?
Traditional research is generally not funded. The main exception is on-farm conservation research, which NRCS defines narrowly as research conducted on working farms using farm-scale equipment and a statistically valid study design.
What does NRCS mean by "on-farm conservation research"?
NRCS describes on-farm conservation research as research carried out on working farms, using farm-scale equipment, and designed to answer a specific conservation question with appropriate replication and statistical analysis. It must be grounded in practical field conditions rather than basic or exploratory research.
What does NRCS expect successful projects to produce?
A key expectation is that projects produce results that can be carried forward into NRCS technical manuals and guides or be broadly adopted by producers and private-sector partners. Projects should be designed for transferability and scalability, not as one-off local efforts.
What does "transferability and scalability" mean in this context?
It means the project should be designed so its approach, tools, or outcomes can be used beyond a single location or single operation, with the potential to expand across more acres, more producers, or additional regions, and inform NRCS guidance.
Can projects include outreach or information sharing components?
Yes. CIG encourages collaboration and information sharing across communities, governments, universities, and other institutions so that conservation tools and know-how are shared beyond a small group of specialists.
Are market-based approaches allowed in CIG projects?
They can be. Market-based systems and other innovative approaches may be included as long as they remain tied to measurable conservation outcomes.
Who is eligible to apply for the Idaho CIG opportunity?
Eligible applicants include a wide range of entities, including Indian Tribes, state and local governments, non-governmental organizations, and individuals. The eligibility listing also includes public and private institutions of higher education, 501(c)(3) nonprofits (other than universities), small businesses, special district governments, and certain housing authorities.
Is this a competitive grant?
Yes. Idaho CIG is described as a competitive grant opportunity, with proposals reviewed and selected through a multi-step process.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $75,000 per award.
How many awards were expected under this posting?
The notice indicated an expectation of about 10 awards.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
Funding is offered as a discretionary grant under CFDA 10.912.
How long can a project last?
Proposals could be for single-year or multi-year projects, with project periods not to exceed three years.
When was this opportunity posted, and what was the application deadline?
The opportunity was posted on April 8, 2016. The application closing date was May 31, 2016 (the original and current closing dates were the same for this posting).
What happens if an application is incomplete or does not follow the notice requirements?
Proposals are first screened for completeness and adherence to the notice requirements. Incomplete or noncompliant submissions are removed from consideration, and applicants are notified.
How are proposals evaluated after the initial screening?
Applications that pass screening are evaluated by a technical peer review panel using the evaluation criteria described in the program instructions (referenced as Section V.B).
What is the Partner Review Committee, and what role does it play?
After technical peer review, proposals move to a Partner Review Committee, which makes funding recommendations to the NRCS State Conservationist.
Who makes the final funding decision?
Final selection authority rests with the Idaho State Conservationist.
Can NRCS decide not to fund any applications?
Yes. The Idaho State Conservationist retains the discretion not to fund any or all proposals, even if applications are otherwise eligible or receive strong review scores.
What should an application generally include to fit this opportunity?
Based on the notice description, a strong proposal would typically outline a clearly defined demonstration or implementation effort that fits within the budget cap, produces tangible conservation outcomes, and includes a plan for outreach or technology transfer so NRCS guidance or broader industry practice can benefit from the results.
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