Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS KYSO 12 01
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- The Kentucky State Office in the agriculture environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Kentucky FY12 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 8, 2012 and posted on Mar 16, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 16, 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 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities City or township governments Small businesses Private institutions of higher education Independent school districts County governments Individuals Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Special district governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Kentucky FY12 Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) was a competitive federal grant opportunity administered through the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Kentucky State Office. It was offered under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) authority in the Farm Bill, with the main purpose of helping Kentuckians develop and test innovative conservation technologies and approaches. The focus areas highlighted in the announcement were water quality, soil quality, and agricultural energy, meaning the program was looking for practical projects that could improve environmental outcomes on working lands while also supporting more efficient or sustainable agricultural practices.
This opportunity was posted on March 16, 2012, with applications accepted during a one month window from March 16, 2012 through April 16, 2012. The funding was designated as discretionary and provided as a grant, with an expected three awards. Total estimated funding for the fiscal year was about $200,000, and the maximum award size (award ceiling) was $75,000. The program required cost sharing or matching, so applicants needed to contribute non-federal resources toward the overall project cost rather than relying entirely on the grant funds.
Eligibility was broad and included many types of applicants that could plausibly carry out conservation innovation work in Kentucky. Eligible applicants listed in the notice included individuals, small businesses, other for-profit organizations (excluding those classified as small businesses under the separate category), nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, private and public institutions of higher education, and a wide range of governmental entities such as state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, independent school districts, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments. In practice, that mix of eligible entities supports partnerships where producers, local governments, universities, nonprofits, and businesses can combine on-the-ground access with research, outreach, and technical capacity to pilot new conservation methods.
From a program classification standpoint, the funding opportunity number was USDA NRCS KYSO 12 01 and it was tied to CFDA 10.912 (Environmental Quality Incentives Program). The activity categories were agriculture, environment, and natural resources, which matches the stated emphasis on conservation outcomes and energy-related agricultural improvements. The announcement was archived on April 23, 2012, shortly after the closing date.
For applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically, the notice provided a direct point of contact: Robert Bradley, Resource Conservationist, reachable by phone at 859-224-7457, identified as the Kentucky CIG contact for assistance.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Kentucky FY12 Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG)
What is the Kentucky FY12 Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG)?
The Kentucky FY12 Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) was a competitive federal grant opportunity administered by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Kentucky State Office. It was offered under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) authority in the Farm Bill and was intended to help Kentuckians develop and test innovative conservation technologies and approaches.
What was the main purpose of this grant program?
The program was designed to support projects that develop and test innovative conservation technologies and approaches in Kentucky, with an emphasis on practical work that improves environmental outcomes on working lands and supports efficient or sustainable agricultural practices.
Which agency administered this opportunity?
This opportunity was administered through the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Kentucky State Office.
Under what authority or program was this funding offered?
The funding was offered under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) authority in the Farm Bill.
What were the focus areas for proposed projects?
The announcement highlighted three focus areas: water quality, soil quality, and agricultural energy.
What kinds of projects were encouraged under the focus areas?
The program was looking for innovative and practical conservation projects that could improve outcomes related to water quality, soil quality, and agricultural energy, especially where those improvements could be demonstrated on working lands while supporting more efficient or sustainable agricultural practices.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 16, 2012.
What were the application dates for this opportunity?
Applications were accepted during a one-month window from March 16, 2012 through April 16, 2012.
Was this funding competitive?
Yes. The Kentucky FY12 CIG was described as a competitive federal grant opportunity.
What type of funding instrument was used?
The funding was provided as a grant.
Was the funding discretionary?
Yes. The funding was designated as discretionary.
How many awards were expected?
The announcement indicated an expected three awards.
How much total funding was estimated for the fiscal year?
The total estimated funding for the fiscal year was about $200,000.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The maximum award size (award ceiling) was $75,000.
Did the program require cost share or matching funds?
Yes. The program required cost sharing or matching, meaning applicants needed to contribute non-federal resources toward the overall project cost rather than relying entirely on grant funds.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility included a broad range of applicants, including individuals, small businesses, other for-profit organizations, nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, private and public institutions of higher education, and multiple types of governmental entities.
Are individuals eligible to apply?
Yes. Individuals were listed as eligible applicants.
Are small businesses eligible to apply?
Yes. Small businesses were listed as eligible applicants.
Are for-profit organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. Other for-profit organizations were listed as eligible applicants (in addition to those classified as small businesses under the separate category).
Are nonprofit organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. Nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status were listed as eligible applicants.
Are colleges and universities eligible to apply?
Yes. Both private and public institutions of higher education were listed as eligible applicants.
Are state and local governments eligible to apply?
Yes. Eligible governmental entities included state governments, county governments, and city or township governments.
Are special districts and school districts eligible to apply?
Yes. Special district governments and independent school districts were listed as eligible applicants.
Are public housing authorities eligible to apply?
Yes. Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities were listed as eligible applicants.
Are federally recognized tribal governments eligible to apply?
Yes. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments were listed as eligible applicants.
Does the eligibility list support partnerships?
Yes. The mix of eligible entities supports partnerships where producers, local governments, universities, nonprofits, and businesses can combine on-the-ground access with research, outreach, and technical capacity to pilot new conservation methods.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number was USDA NRCS KYSO 12 01.
What CFDA program number was associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity was tied to CFDA 10.912, Environmental Quality Incentives Program.
What activity categories did this opportunity fall under?
The activity categories were agriculture, environment, and natural resources.
When was the announcement archived?
The announcement was archived on April 23, 2012.
Who can be contacted for help if the full announcement could not be accessed electronically?
The notice provided a direct point of contact: Robert Bradley, Resource Conservationist, identified as the Kentucky CIG contact for assistance.
What is the phone number for the Kentucky CIG contact listed in the notice?
Robert Bradley could be reached by phone at 859-224-7457.
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