Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS MO 12 01
Apply for USDA NRCS MO 12 01
- The Missouri State Office in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Missouri 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 19, 2012 and posted on Mar 19, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 30, 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 $150,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments Private institutions of higher education County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Individuals City or township governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Missouri CIG (Conservation Innovation Grants) opportunity, offered through the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Missouri State Office, is a discretionary grant program designed to help develop, test, and encourage the adoption of new and innovative conservation approaches and technologies. The central idea is to strengthen environmental protection and natural resource enhancement while still supporting agricultural production, using federal funds to catalyze practical, on-the-ground conservation improvements that partners can carry forward and replicate.
This particular funding announcement (Funding Opportunity Number USDA NRCS MO 12 01, titled "Missouri CIG") focuses narrowly on four eligible subcategories, and proposals outside these areas are not considered. The eligible topic areas are: Energy Conservation, Soil Quality, Sustainable and Organic Agriculture, and Invasive Species. In practice, that means applicants needed to propose projects that demonstrate a fresh or improved method, tool, system, or practice that can measurably conserve energy in agricultural settings, improve or protect soil function and health, expand viable sustainable or organic production methods with clear conservation benefits, or prevent, control, or manage invasive species in ways that protect working lands and associated natural resources.
The program anticipated making about five awards, with an estimated total funding pool of $150,000. Individual awards were expected to range from a minimum (floor) of $1,000 up to a maximum (ceiling) of $50,000. A cost sharing or matching contribution was required, meaning recipients had to bring non-federal resources to the table to help complete the project and extend the impact of the federal investment.
Eligibility was broad and included a wide range of potential conservation partners: state governments, county governments, and city or township governments; federally recognized Native American tribal governments and other tribal organizations; public and private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations (including both those with and without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education); and even individuals. This mix of eligible applicants reflects the program intent to engage universities, local and state agencies, nonprofits, tribes, and producers or innovators who can field-test conservation innovations and demonstrate results that others can adopt.
Administratively, this opportunity was categorized under Natural Resources funding activity, tied to CFDA number 10.912 (Environmental Quality Incentives Program). The announcement was posted on March 19, 2012, with an application deadline of April 30, 2012, and it was later archived on May 30, 2012. For applicants needing assistance accessing the full announcement, the administrative point of contact listed was James Crossley, Contract Specialist, reachable by phone at 573-876-0906.
Missouri CIG (Conservation Innovation Grants) - FAQs
What is the Missouri CIG grant opportunity?
The Missouri CIG (Conservation Innovation Grants) opportunity is a discretionary grant program offered through the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Missouri State Office. It is designed to help develop, test, and encourage adoption of new and innovative conservation approaches and technologies that protect natural resources while still supporting agricultural production.
What is the goal of this funding opportunity?
The central goal is to strengthen environmental protection and natural resource enhancement using federal funds to catalyze practical, on-the-ground conservation improvements. The intent is that partners can carry these improvements forward and replicate them beyond the grant period.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number and title?
The Funding Opportunity Number is USDA NRCS MO 12 01, and the title is "Missouri CIG."
What topic areas were eligible under this announcement?
This announcement was limited to four eligible subcategories only:
- Energy Conservation
- Soil Quality
- Sustainable and Organic Agriculture
- Invasive Species
Are proposals outside the four topic areas allowed?
No. Proposals outside the four listed eligible subcategories were not considered under this funding announcement.
What kinds of projects fit the Energy Conservation topic area?
Projects needed to demonstrate a fresh or improved method, tool, system, or practice that can measurably conserve energy in agricultural settings.
What kinds of projects fit the Soil Quality topic area?
Projects needed to demonstrate a fresh or improved method, tool, system, or practice that can measurably improve or protect soil function and health.
What kinds of projects fit the Sustainable and Organic Agriculture topic area?
Projects needed to demonstrate expanded or improved sustainable or organic production methods with clear conservation benefits, using innovative approaches that can be tested and adopted.
What kinds of projects fit the Invasive Species topic area?
Projects needed to demonstrate innovative ways to prevent, control, or manage invasive species in a manner that protects working lands and associated natural resources.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The program anticipated making about five awards.
What was the estimated total funding available?
The estimated total funding pool was $150,000.
What was the minimum and maximum award size?
Individual awards were expected to range from a minimum of $1,000 to a maximum of $50,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching contribution was required, meaning recipients needed to contribute non-federal resources to help complete the project and extend the impact of the federal investment.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad and included:
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Other tribal organizations
- Public and private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education)
- Individuals
Does this opportunity allow individuals to apply?
Yes. Individuals were listed as eligible applicants.
What types of organizations did NRCS appear to be trying to engage through this program?
Based on the listed eligible applicants, the program intended to engage a mix of universities, local and state agencies, nonprofits, tribes, and producers or innovators who can field-test conservation innovations and demonstrate results that others can adopt.
What funding activity category was this opportunity listed under?
This opportunity was categorized under the Natural Resources funding activity.
What CFDA number was associated with this opportunity?
The announcement was tied to CFDA number 10.912 (Environmental Quality Incentives Program).
When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted on March 19, 2012.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was April 30, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on May 30, 2012.
Who was the point of contact for help accessing the full announcement?
The administrative point of contact listed for assistance accessing the full announcement was James Crossley, Contract Specialist.
How can the point of contact be reached?
James Crossley could be reached by phone at 573-876-0906.
Which NRCS office offered this Missouri CIG opportunity?
The opportunity was offered through the USDA NRCS Missouri State Office.
Is this a formula grant or a discretionary grant?
It was described as a discretionary grant program.
What is meant by "innovative" in the context of this grant?
Within the description provided, "innovative" refers to new or improved conservation approaches and technologies, such as methods, tools, systems, or practices that can be developed, tested, and then adopted more widely for practical, on-the-ground conservation results.
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