Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA CSREES ICGP 002324
Apply for USDA CSREES ICGP 002324
- The CSREES in the agriculture environment health natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Integrated Water Quality Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.303 Integrated Programs.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 1, 2009 and posted on Jun 1, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 15, 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 $12,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $660,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 15 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Colleges and universities (as defined in section 1404 of NARETPA) (7 U.S.C. 3103) are eligible to submit applications for the National Integrated Water Quality Program (NIWQP). Section 1404 of NARETPA was amended by section 7101 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Pub. L. 110 246) to define Hispanic serving Agricultural Colleges and Universities (HSACUs) (see Part III, B. and Part VIII, E. for more information), and to include research foundations maintained by eligible colleges or universities. For the purposes of this program, the terms college and university mean an educational institution in any state which (1) admits as regular students only persons having a certificate of graduation from a school providing secondary education, or the recognized equivalent of such a certificate (2) is legally authorized within such state to provide a program of education beyond secondary education (3) provides an educational program for which a bachelor s degree or any other higher degree is awarded (4) is a public or other nonprofit institution and (5) is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association. Applications also may be submitted by 1994 Land Grant Institutions (as defined in Part VIII, E.), HSACUs, and research foundations maintained by eligible colleges or universities. An applicant s failure to meet an eligibility criterion by the time of an application deadline will preclude CSREES from reviewing an application and making an award. Award recipients may subcontract to organizations not eligible to apply directly for funds, provided such organizations are necessary for the conduct of the project. See RFA for details.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Integrated Water Quality Program (NIWQP) is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by USDA CSREES aimed at improving the quality of U.S. surface water and groundwater through a coordinated mix of research, education, and extension. The core idea is not just to generate new science, but to make that science usable in the real world by agricultural and rural communities. Projects are expected to advance the knowledge base on water quality challenges in agricultural and rural watersheds, then actively disseminate that knowledge so it leads to science-based decision making and practical management changes that measurably protect or improve water resources. The solicitation points applicants to the official Request for Applications (RFA) for the program's specific priority areas, which typically guide the kinds of pollutants, watershed concerns, or intervention strategies the agency wants addressed.
This opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number: USDA CSREES ICGP 002324; CFDA 10.303 Integrated Programs) sits at the intersection of agriculture, environment, health, and natural resources. The program anticipates making about 15 awards from an estimated total funding pool of $12,000,000. Individual awards can be as high as $660,000, with no stated minimum award floor. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants should be prepared to document committed matching resources in the form and manner required by the RFA and federal grant rules.
Eligibility is centered on accredited, nonprofit colleges and universities as defined under Section 1404 of NARETPA (7 U.S.C. 3103). Eligible applicants include both private and public/state-controlled institutions of higher education, along with 1994 Land Grant Institutions and Hispanic-Serving Agricultural Colleges and Universities (HSACUs), reflecting amendments made by the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008. The eligibility definition emphasizes that the institution must be legally authorized to provide education beyond secondary school, award bachelor’s or higher degrees, operate as a public or other nonprofit entity, and be accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting body. The program also allows research foundations maintained by eligible colleges or universities to apply. Importantly, applicants must meet eligibility requirements by the application deadline; otherwise, the agency will not review the proposal or make an award. While not every partner organization needs to be independently eligible to apply, awardees are permitted to subcontract with non-eligible organizations when those partners are necessary to carry out the work, which can be helpful for bringing in specialized technical expertise, watershed groups, or other collaborators.
Timing details show the announcement was posted and created on June 1, 2009, with an original and current closing date of July 15, 2009, and it was later archived on February 17, 2010. Applicants who needed help accessing the full announcement were directed to the CSREES Help Desk (202-401-5048) during business hours. Overall, NIWQP is structured for projects that integrate multiple functions (research plus outreach/extension) and that can demonstrate a clear pathway from scientific findings to adoption of improved management practices that protect water quality in agricultural and rural watershed settings.
National Integrated Water Quality Program (NIWQP) - FAQs
What is the National Integrated Water Quality Program (NIWQP)?
NIWQP is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by USDA CSREES focused on improving the quality of U.S. surface water and groundwater. It supports projects that combine research, education, and extension so that new and existing science is not only developed, but also actively put into use by agricultural and rural communities.
What is the main purpose of NIWQP funding?
The program is designed to advance knowledge about water quality challenges in agricultural and rural watersheds and to ensure that the resulting information is disseminated and applied in ways that lead to science-based decision making and practical management changes that measurably protect or improve water resources.
What types of activities does NIWQP expect projects to include?
Projects are expected to integrate a coordinated mix of research, education, and extension. The intent is not only to produce findings, but also to translate and deliver those findings so they can be adopted in real-world watershed and agricultural management settings.
Does NIWQP require measurable outcomes?
Yes. The opportunity emphasizes that projects should lead to practical management changes and measurable protection or improvement of water resources, not just publications or scientific outputs.
How are the program's priority topics determined?
The solicitation directs applicants to the official Request for Applications (RFA), which identifies the program's specific priority areas. These priority areas typically guide which pollutants, watershed concerns, and intervention strategies the agency wants addressed.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this NIWQP announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is USDA CSREES ICGP 002324.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is listed under CFDA 10.303 Integrated Programs.
How much total funding is anticipated under this opportunity?
The estimated total funding pool is $12,000,000.
How many awards does the program anticipate making?
The program anticipates making about 15 awards.
What is the maximum award amount?
Individual awards can be as high as $660,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award floor is stated in the information provided.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies. Applicants should be prepared to document committed matching resources in the form and manner required by the RFA and federal grant rules.
Who is eligible to apply for NIWQP?
Eligibility is centered on accredited, nonprofit colleges and universities as defined under Section 1404 of NARETPA (7 U.S.C. 3103). Eligible applicants include private and public/state-controlled institutions of higher education, 1994 Land Grant Institutions, and Hispanic-Serving Agricultural Colleges and Universities (HSACUs). Research foundations maintained by eligible colleges or universities may also apply.
What institutional characteristics are required for eligibility?
The institution must be legally authorized to provide education beyond secondary school, be able to award bachelor's or higher degrees, operate as a public or other nonprofit entity, and be accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting body.
Do applicants have to be eligible by a specific time?
Yes. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements by the application deadline. If eligibility requirements are not met by the deadline, the agency will not review the proposal or make an award.
Can non-eligible organizations participate on a project?
Yes. While not every partner organization needs to be independently eligible to apply, awardees are permitted to subcontract with non-eligible organizations when those partners are necessary to carry out the work. This can support participation by specialized technical experts, watershed groups, or other collaborators.
What fields or sectors does this program relate to?
This opportunity sits at the intersection of agriculture, environment, health, and natural resources, with a specific focus on protecting and improving water quality in agricultural and rural watershed settings.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The announcement was posted and created on June 1, 2009. The original and current closing date was July 15, 2009.
Was this opportunity later archived?
Yes. The opportunity was archived on February 17, 2010.
Where were applicants directed for help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to the CSREES Help Desk at 202-401-5048 during business hours.
What makes NIWQP an "integrated" program?
NIWQP is structured for projects that integrate multiple functions, especially research plus outreach/extension. The program emphasizes a clear pathway from scientific findings to dissemination, decision-making, and adoption of improved management practices that protect water quality.
What setting or geography is the program focused on?
The program focuses on U.S. surface water and groundwater, particularly in agricultural and rural watersheds where management decisions can affect water resources.
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