Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NIFA ICGP 004309
Apply for USDA NIFA ICGP 004309
- The National Institute of Food and Agriculture in the agriculture environment 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 3, 2013 and posted on Jun 3, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 10, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $3,918,683.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $750,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Colleges and universities including 1862, 1890, 1994 Land Grant Institutions and Hispanic serving Agricultural Colleges and Universities (HSACU) (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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Integrated Water Quality Program (NIWQP) is a competitive grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), focused on improving both surface water and groundwater quality across the United States. The program is designed to fund integrated projects that combine research, education, and extension, with the practical goal of helping communities better understand water-quality challenges and adopt solutions that work on the ground. A central expectation is that funded work will not just generate new findings, but also translate those findings into usable guidance and outreach for agricultural, rural, and urbanizing communities, particularly in watershed contexts where land use and water resources are tightly connected.
NIWQP emphasizes projects that address real water resource problems by strengthening the knowledge base and ensuring that knowledge reaches decision makers and practitioners. In other words, applicants are expected to produce science that supports sound, evidence-based decisions and management practices that reduce pollution and protect water resources. While the announcement points applicants to the official Request for Applications (RFA) for specific priority areas, the overall theme is clear: projects should contribute to measurable improvements in water quality and promote management approaches that can be applied in working landscapes, including agricultural areas as well as regions experiencing development and urban expansion.
This opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number USDA-NIFA-ICGP-004309) falls under discretionary funding and uses the grant funding instrument. It is categorized under Agriculture and Environment and is listed under CFDA 10.303 (Integrated Programs). The program had an estimated total funding amount of $3,918,683. Individual awards could be as high as $750,000, with no stated minimum award floor. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants should plan to contribute non-federal resources consistent with the program rules described in the full announcement.
Eligibility is aimed primarily at colleges and universities, including the 1862, 1890, and 1994 Land Grant Institutions, as well as Hispanic Serving Agricultural Colleges and Universities (HSACUs) as defined in Section 1404 of NARETPA (7 U.S.C. 3103). The eligibility definition also extends to research foundations maintained by eligible colleges or universities. The listing indicates that other applicants may be eligible as well, but it directs readers to the additional eligibility details in the full text for clarification.
Key dates in the posted notice show the opportunity was posted and created on June 3, 2013, with an original and current closing date of July 10, 2013, and an archive date of August 9, 2013. For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, NIFA provided a help desk contact at 202-401-5048 during standard business hours (Eastern Time), excluding federal holidays, and noted that additional contact support was available for questions related to preparing the application content.
National Integrated Water Quality Program (NIWQP) Grant FAQs
What is the National Integrated Water Quality Program (NIWQP)?
The National Integrated Water Quality Program (NIWQP) is a competitive grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). It supports projects intended to improve both surface water and groundwater quality across the United States.
What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The program funds integrated projects that combine research, education, and extension to help communities better understand water-quality challenges and adopt solutions that work in real-world settings, especially in watershed contexts where land use and water resources are closely linked.
What types of projects does NIWQP expect to fund?
NIWQP is designed to fund integrated efforts that do more than generate new findings. Funded projects are expected to translate science into usable guidance and outreach for agricultural, rural, and urbanizing communities, supporting practical decisions and management actions that reduce pollution and protect water resources.
Does NIWQP require research, education, and extension all in one project?
Yes. The opportunity description emphasizes integrated projects that combine research, education, and extension. The intent is to strengthen the knowledge base and ensure that knowledge reaches decision makers and practitioners.
What outcomes is NIWQP looking for from funded work?
The overall theme is measurable improvements in water quality and the promotion of management approaches that can be applied in working landscapes, including agricultural areas and places experiencing development and urban expansion. Projects are also expected to support sound, evidence-based decisions and practices that reduce pollution.
Is this opportunity focused only on agriculture?
No. While agriculture is clearly included, the description also highlights rural and urbanizing communities and regions experiencing development and urban expansion, particularly where watershed and land-use dynamics affect water resources.
Is the program focused on surface water, groundwater, or both?
Both. NIWQP is focused on improving surface water and groundwater quality across the United States.
Who is the sponsoring agency for this grant?
The sponsoring agency is the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this NIWQP grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is USDA-NIFA-ICGP-004309.
Is this grant considered discretionary funding?
Yes. The listing indicates the opportunity falls under discretionary funding.
What funding instrument is used for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a grant.
How is this opportunity categorized?
It is categorized under Agriculture and Environment.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The listing identifies CFDA 10.303 (Integrated Programs).
What is the estimated total funding amount available?
The estimated total funding amount shown is $3,918,683.
What is the maximum award size for an individual project?
Individual awards could be as high as $750,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award floor is stated in the provided information.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants should plan to contribute non-federal resources consistent with the program rules described in the full announcement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is aimed primarily at colleges and universities, including 1862, 1890, and 1994 Land Grant Institutions, as well as Hispanic Serving Agricultural Colleges and Universities (HSACUs) as defined in Section 1404 of NARETPA (7 U.S.C. 3103). Research foundations maintained by eligible colleges or universities are also included.
Are any other types of applicants eligible?
The listing indicates that other applicants may be eligible, but it directs readers to the additional eligibility details in the full text of the announcement for clarification.
Where can applicants find the specific priority areas for NIWQP?
The announcement points applicants to the official Request for Applications (RFA) for specific priority areas.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posted notice shows the opportunity was posted (and created) on June 3, 2013.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed is July 10, 2013.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is August 9, 2013.
Who should applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement?
NIFA provided a help desk contact at 202-401-5048 for assistance accessing the full announcement.
What are the help desk hours for the contact number provided?
The help desk was available during standard business hours (Eastern Time), excluding federal holidays.
Is there support available for questions about preparing the application content?
Yes. The notice indicates that additional contact support was available for questions related to preparing the application content.
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