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- The USDA NRCS Iowa State Office in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NRCS Iowa Conservation Innovation Grants FY2013" 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 Feb 28, 2013 and posted on Feb 28, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 3, 2013 Applications must be received by NRCS Iowa before 4 p.m. Central Standard Time on May 3, 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 $800,000.00 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 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities State governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Individuals City or township governments Special district governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) County governments Independent school districts Small businesses Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- 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 NRCS Iowa Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) FY2013 opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 69 6114 13) is a USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service program run through the Iowa State Office that funds on-the-ground conservation innovation projects. It is designed to move practical conservation ideas from concept to real-world use by supporting projects that develop, demonstrate, evaluate, implement, and monitor new or improved approaches. The emphasis is not just on experimentation for its own sake, but on innovations that can be shown to work under field conditions and that can realistically be adopted by producers and land managers.
For FY2013, NRCS Iowa is looking for proposals that use innovative technologies and/or approaches to address at least one of five focus areas: soil health and soil quality; the Iowa Nutrient Management Strategy; grassland management; drought mitigation; and technology related to establishing cover crops. Projects can target one topic or connect multiple topics, as long as the proposal clearly ties the work to measurable conservation outcomes. In practice, that means proposals should be able to explain what is being tested or improved, what environmental resource concerns are being addressed (such as soil, water, air, plant, energy, or animal-related outcomes), and how success will be evaluated and verified in the field.
The program definition of an eligible "innovative conservation project or activity" is broad but specific in intent. NRCS is interested in three general types of innovation: (1) conservation adoption approaches or incentive systems that increase participation or sustained use of conservation practices; (2) promising conservation technologies, practices, systems, procedures, or approaches that improve performance or efficiency; and/or (3) projects that demonstrate environmental soundness with clear goals of environmental protection and natural resource enhancement. A key thread across these categories is that a project should produce evidence that an approach is effective and can be scaled or replicated, rather than remaining a one-off demonstration.
Priority consideration goes to projects that remain compliant with all federal, state, and local regulations for the full project duration and that meet practical, field-oriented standards. NRCS indicates a preference for innovations that build on proven technologies, or technologies that have been studied enough to show a high likelihood of success, rather than ideas with no track record or supporting data. Strong proposals are expected to demonstrate and verify environmental effectiveness and also address utility, affordability, and usability, meaning the technology or approach should make sense operationally and economically for real users. NRCS also highlights adaptation and transfer: projects that refine existing conservation technologies or incentive systems to improve performance and encourage adoption, introduce conservation systems from other geographic regions or agricultural sectors, or otherwise demonstrate that the knowledge gained can be transferred beyond the immediate project sites.
In terms of funding specifics, NRCS anticipated making about 10 awards, with an estimated total funding pool of $800,000. The maximum award amount (award ceiling) is $75,000, and the minimum (award floor) is listed as $0, which generally signals that budgets may vary widely depending on scope and that there is no stated minimum request size. This opportunity is a grant and is associated with CFDA 10.912, the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants should expect to contribute non-federal match consistent with CIG requirements and clearly document match sources and how they support the project work.
Eligibility is broad and includes federally recognized Indian tribes, state and local units of government, non-governmental organizations, and individuals. The announcement also lists many common entity types as eligible, including nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) entities), institutions of higher education (public and private), small businesses, for-profit organizations (other than small businesses are listed as eligible as well), and various local government entities (city/township, county, special districts, school districts), along with tribal organizations. The practical takeaway is that a wide range of applicant types may apply, but they must fit within the core eligible categories described by NRCS and should be prepared to administer a federal grant and meet reporting and compliance expectations.
The application deadline for FY2013 was May 3, 2013, with proposals required to be received by the NRCS Iowa office by 4 p.m. Central Standard Time on that date. The opportunity was posted on Feb 28, 2013, and later archived on Jun 2, 2013. For applicant support at the time, the listed contact was Paul Goldsmith, State CIG Program Manager, Iowa NRCS State Office, 210 Walnut St., STE 693, Des Moines, IA 50309, phone (515) 284 4353, email paul.goldsmith@ia.usda.gov.
FAQs: NRCS Iowa Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) FY2013 (Funding Opportunity Number 69 6114 13)
What is the NRCS Iowa Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) FY2013 opportunity?
It is a USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) program administered through the Iowa State Office that provides grant funding for on-the-ground conservation innovation projects. The purpose is to move practical conservation ideas from concept into real-world use by supporting projects that develop, demonstrate, evaluate, implement, and monitor new or improved approaches under field conditions.
What is the main goal of this grant program?
The main goal is to support conservation innovations that can be shown to work in real field settings and that can realistically be adopted by producers and land managers. The emphasis is not experimentation for its own sake, but measurable, practical results that can be replicated or scaled beyond a single demonstration site.
Which agency and office run this opportunity?
The program is part of USDA NRCS and is run through the NRCS Iowa State Office.
What kinds of projects does NRCS consider "innovative conservation projects or activities"?
NRCS describes three general types of innovation it is seeking: (1) conservation adoption approaches or incentive systems that increase participation or sustained use of conservation practices; (2) promising conservation technologies, practices, systems, procedures, or approaches that improve performance or efficiency; and/or (3) projects that demonstrate environmental soundness with clear goals of environmental protection and natural resource enhancement.
What are the FY2013 focus areas for NRCS Iowa CIG proposals?
For FY2013, proposals are expected to use innovative technologies and/or approaches to address at least one of five focus areas: soil health and soil quality; the Iowa Nutrient Management Strategy; grassland management; drought mitigation; and technology related to establishing cover crops.
Can a proposal address more than one focus area?
Yes. Projects can focus on one topic or connect multiple topics, as long as the proposal clearly ties the work to measurable conservation outcomes.
What does NRCS mean by "measurable conservation outcomes" in this announcement?
Based on the announcement language, proposals should clearly explain what is being tested or improved, what environmental resource concerns are being addressed (such as soil, water, air, plant, energy, or animal-related outcomes), and how success will be evaluated and verified in the field.
Does NRCS prefer proven technologies or brand-new ideas?
NRCS indicates a preference for innovations that build on proven technologies, or technologies that have been studied enough to show a high likelihood of success, rather than ideas with no track record or supporting data.
What characteristics are expected of strong proposals?
Strong proposals are expected to demonstrate and verify environmental effectiveness and also address utility, affordability, and usability. In other words, the technology or approach should make operational and economic sense for real users such as producers and land managers.
What does NRCS mean by "adaptation and transfer" in this opportunity?
NRCS highlights projects that refine existing conservation technologies or incentive systems to improve performance and encourage adoption, introduce conservation systems from other geographic regions or agricultural sectors, or otherwise show that the knowledge gained can be transferred beyond the immediate project sites.
What compliance expectations are mentioned for priority consideration?
The announcement states that priority consideration goes to projects that remain compliant with all federal, state, and local regulations for the full project duration and that meet practical, field-oriented standards.
How many awards did NRCS Iowa anticipate making for FY2013?
NRCS anticipated making about 10 awards.
What was the estimated total funding available?
The estimated total funding pool was $800,000.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling (maximum) is $75,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
The award floor (minimum) is listed as $0, which generally signals that budgets may vary widely depending on project scope and that there is no stated minimum request size.
Is this opportunity a grant or another type of assistance?
This opportunity is a grant.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 10.912, the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP).
Is there a cost-share or matching requirement?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies. Applicants are expected to contribute non-federal match consistent with CIG requirements and clearly document match sources and how the match supports the project work.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes federally recognized Indian tribes, state and local units of government, non-governmental organizations, and individuals. The announcement also lists many common entity types as eligible, including nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3)), institutions of higher education (public and private), small businesses, for-profit organizations (including those other than small businesses), and various local government entities (city/township, county, special districts, school districts), along with tribal organizations.
Does the announcement suggest any practical expectations for applicants given the broad eligibility?
Yes. While many entity types are listed as eligible, the practical takeaway in the announcement is that applicants should fit within the core eligible categories described by NRCS and be prepared to administer a federal grant and meet reporting and compliance expectations.
When was the application deadline for FY2013?
The application deadline was May 3, 2013, and proposals were required to be received by the NRCS Iowa office by 4 p.m. Central Standard Time on that date.
When was this funding opportunity posted and when was it archived?
It was posted on February 28, 2013, and later archived on June 2, 2013.
Where were proposals required to be received?
Proposals were required to be received by the NRCS Iowa office.
Who was the listed contact for applicant support?
The listed contact was Paul Goldsmith, State CIG Program Manager, Iowa NRCS State Office.
What are the contact details provided in the announcement?
Paul Goldsmith, State CIG Program Manager, Iowa NRCS State Office, 210 Walnut St., STE 693, Des Moines, IA 50309; phone (515) 284 4353; email paul.goldsmith@ia.usda.gov.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this NRCS Iowa CIG FY2013 announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 69 6114 13.
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