Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS MO 09 01
Apply for USDA NRCS MO 09 01
- The Georgia State Office in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Missouri CIG State Announcement" 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 Apr 10, 2009 and posted on Mar 11, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 17, 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 $750,000.00 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 15 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- CIG applicants must be a federally recognized Indian Tribe, State, or local unit of government, non governmental organization, or individual.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Missouri CIG State Announcement describes a Missouri Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) funding opportunity for FY 2009. CIG is a voluntary, competitive grant program designed to encourage the creation, testing, and adoption of new conservation practices, approaches, and technologies that improve environmental outcomes while supporting agricultural production. The program is funded through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), and it focuses on pilot projects and conservation field trials that generate practical, transferable results for producers and conservation partners in Missouri.
Funding is provided as grants, with an anticipated total pool of about $750,000 available statewide for this announcement. NRCS expects to fund roughly 10 to 15 projects through a competitive process. Individual awards have no minimum (award floor listed as $0), but the maximum federal share for any single project is capped at $75,000. Projects are intended to run between one and three years, emphasizing real-world demonstrations, field-scale testing, and lessons that can be applied more broadly across Missouri.
A key requirement is cost sharing. CIG awards cannot cover more than 50 percent of the total project cost, meaning the applicant must supply at least 50 percent in non-federal matching contributions. The match may include both cash and in-kind contributions, but it must be non-federal. This structure is meant to leverage federal dollars with partner investment and to ensure applicants have sufficient capacity and commitment to carry the work through to completion.
Eligibility is broad within the non-federal space. Applicants may be federally recognized Indian Tribes, state or local units of government, non-governmental organizations, or individuals. The intent is to encourage participation from a range of conservation and agricultural partners, including local governments, conservation districts, universities and nonprofits (when eligible as non-federal entities), producer-led groups, and private innovators, as long as they can meet the program requirements and provide the required match.
The announcement notes two project categories for FY 2009: a Natural Resource Concerns Category and a Technology Category. While the notice does not list specific subtopics in the text provided, these categories generally signal that Missouri NRCS is looking for proposals either aimed at addressing priority conservation challenges (such as soil, water, air, habitat, or related resource issues) or focused on developing and testing tools, systems, or technologies that improve conservation performance or adoption. Competitive applications would be expected to clearly define the innovation, explain how it differs from standard practice, describe the field testing or pilot design, and show how results will be evaluated and shared so others can replicate or scale successful approaches.
In terms of roles and responsibilities, NRCS will provide technical oversight for awarded projects, but the grantee remains responsible for delivering the technical assistance needed to complete the work. In practice, that means applicants should plan and budget for the staffing, expertise, partner support, and on-the-ground coordination required to implement demonstrations or trials, collect data, and report outcomes, rather than relying on NRCS to run the project.
Administratively, this opportunity is listed as a discretionary grant under CFDA 10.912 (Environmental Quality Incentives Program). The funding opportunity number is USDA NRCS MO 09 01, and the posting date is March 11, 2009. The application deadline for this cycle is April 17, 2009, with the announcement archived May 17, 2009. Applicants who need help accessing the full announcement are directed to contact Louis Hendricks, State Administrative Officer, at 573-876-9368.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - Missouri NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) FY 2009
What is this funding opportunity?
This is the Missouri Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) State Announcement for FY 2009. CIG is a voluntary, competitive grant program that supports the creation, testing, and adoption of innovative conservation practices, approaches, and technologies that improve environmental outcomes while supporting agricultural production in Missouri.
What is the goal of the Missouri CIG program?
The program is intended to fund pilot projects and conservation field trials that generate practical, transferable results for producers and conservation partners in Missouri. Projects are expected to emphasize real-world demonstrations, field-scale testing, and lessons that can be applied more broadly across the state.
How is this program funded?
CIG is funded through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). The opportunity is listed as a discretionary grant under CFDA 10.912 (Environmental Quality Incentives Program).
How much total funding is available under this Missouri announcement?
The announcement anticipates a total statewide funding pool of about $750,000 for this cycle.
How many awards does NRCS expect to make?
NRCS expects to fund roughly 10 to 15 projects through a competitive process.
What is the maximum grant amount per project?
The maximum federal share for any single project is capped at $75,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award amount is listed (the award floor is stated as $0).
How long can a project last?
Projects are intended to run between one and three years.
What types of projects does this grant support?
The focus is on pilot projects and conservation field trials that test innovations and produce results that others can use. Competitive proposals would typically define the innovation, show how it differs from standard practice, explain the field testing or pilot design, and describe how results will be evaluated and shared for replication or scaling.
What project categories are available for FY 2009?
The announcement identifies two categories: (1) a Natural Resource Concerns Category and (2) a Technology Category.
What is the Natural Resource Concerns Category?
Based on the information provided, this category generally signals proposals aimed at addressing priority conservation challenges (for example, soil, water, air, habitat, or related resource issues). The text provided does not list specific subtopics.
What is the Technology Category?
Based on the information provided, this category generally signals proposals focused on developing and testing tools, systems, or technologies that improve conservation performance or adoption. The text provided does not list specific subtopics.
What does "innovative" mean in the context of this opportunity?
The announcement describes innovation as new conservation practices, approaches, and technologies. Applications are expected to clearly define the innovation and explain how it differs from standard practice, and then test it through a pilot or field trial so the results are practical and transferable.
Is cost sharing required?
Yes. Cost sharing is a key requirement of this opportunity.
What is the cost share percentage and matching requirement?
CIG awards cannot cover more than 50 percent of the total project cost. This means applicants must supply at least 50 percent of the total project cost as non-federal matching contributions.
What types of match are allowed?
The required match may include both cash and in-kind contributions, but it must be non-federal.
Can federal funds be used as match?
No. The matching contributions must be non-federal.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad within the non-federal space. Applicants may be federally recognized Indian Tribes, state or local units of government, non-governmental organizations, or individuals, as long as they can meet program requirements and provide the required non-federal match.
Are universities, nonprofits, conservation districts, or producer-led groups eligible?
The announcement indicates the intent to encourage participation from a range of conservation and agricultural partners, including local governments, conservation districts, universities and nonprofits (when eligible as non-federal entities), producer-led groups, and private innovators, provided they meet requirements and can supply the required non-federal match.
Is this a competitive program?
Yes. CIG is described as a voluntary, competitive grant program, and Missouri NRCS expects to select and fund projects through a competitive process.
What role will NRCS play if a project is awarded?
NRCS will provide technical oversight for awarded projects.
Who is responsible for technical assistance and implementation?
The grantee remains responsible for delivering the technical assistance needed to complete the work. Applicants should plan and budget for staffing, expertise, partner support, and on-the-ground coordination to implement demonstrations or trials, collect data, and report outcomes, rather than relying on NRCS to run the project.
What should applicants plan for in project staffing and budgeting?
Based on the announcement, applicants should plan for the staffing and expertise needed to carry out field-scale demonstrations or trials, coordinate partners, collect and analyze information from the work, and complete required reporting and outcome sharing.
What makes a strong application under this announcement?
The announcement suggests that competitive applications would clearly define the innovation, explain how it differs from standard practice, describe the field testing or pilot design, and show how results will be evaluated and shared so others can replicate or scale successful approaches across Missouri.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is USDA NRCS MO 09 01.
What is the posting date for this opportunity?
The posting date is March 11, 2009.
What is the application deadline?
The application deadline for this cycle is April 17, 2009.
When was the opportunity archived?
The announcement indicates the opportunity was archived on May 17, 2009.
Who can applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants who need help accessing the full announcement are directed to contact Louis Hendricks, State Administrative Officer, at 573-876-9368.
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