Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS OK 10 01
Apply for USDA NRCS OK 10 01
- The Natural Resources Conservation Service in the agriculture environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Oklahoma Conservation Innovation Grants" 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 May 5, 2010 and posted on May 5, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 14, 2010 This close date is in reference to pre proposals. If selected by NRCS for funding consideration, applicants will be notified by May 28, 2010 and if requested, full application must be submitted by June 25, 2010.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $200,000.00 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 50 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments Individuals Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses City or township governments Private institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Oklahoma Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program is a competitive grant opportunity run by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Oklahoma. Its core goal is to speed up the real-world use of innovative conservation practices and technologies that support environmental protection while keeping agricultural production strong. In other words, the program is meant to help move workable conservation solutions from “known to work” ideas into broader use across farms, ranches, and working lands, while also stretching the value of federal conservation investments by pairing them with partner capacity and, where applicable, matching contributions.
A key point of this opportunity is that it is not a research grant. Projects that are primarily designed to test new hypotheses, conduct basic research, or determine whether something works for the first time are not a fit. Instead, Oklahoma CIG is intended for applying and demonstrating proven approaches that have already shown success somewhere else and are ready for wider adoption. The emphasis is on taking conservation technologies, management systems, and innovative approaches (including market-based systems) that are sufficiently mature and using grant funds to demonstrate, pilot, refine for implementation, and accelerate uptake in the field. Successful projects are expected to be strong candidates for “technology transfer,” meaning they can realistically be incorporated into NRCS technical guidance, manuals, and policy references, or otherwise moved into common use in the private sector.
The program specifically promotes collaboration and knowledge sharing, encouraging projects that bring together communities, government entities, and other institutions so that conservation advances are accessible to more users. Practically, that usually means partnerships where implementers, land managers, technical experts, and local organizations work together to run pilot projects, field demonstrations, and other on-the-ground efforts that show how a practice can be deployed at operational scale. The end product NRCS is looking for is something usable: methods, tools, or implementation models that can be replicated and supported through standard conservation assistance channels.
From the funding details provided, this opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number USDA NRCS OK 10 01) was posted May 5, 2010 and is categorized as a discretionary grant in the areas of agriculture, environment, and natural resources. The estimated total funding available was $200,000, with individual awards up to $75,000 (no stated minimum award floor). NRCS anticipated making about 50 awards. The program is associated with CFDA 10.912, Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), and it requires cost sharing or matching, meaning applicants should expect to contribute non-federal resources (cash and/or eligible in-kind support) as part of the project financing plan.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of organizations and entities: local governments (county, city, township), state governments, federally recognized tribal governments, special district governments, public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, individuals, small businesses, and other for-profit organizations (beyond small businesses). This wide eligibility reflects the program’s focus on practical adoption and technology transfer, where strong projects can come from public agencies, universities, nonprofits, producer-facing groups, or private-sector implementers, as long as the proposal aligns with CIG’s non-research, field-focused mission.
The timeline in the notice reflects a two-step submission process. Pre-proposals were due May 14, 2010. Applicants selected for further consideration were to be notified by May 28, 2010, and then, if NRCS requested it, a full application would be due by June 25, 2010. The listing was archived June 14, 2010, indicating it was tied to that specific funding cycle.
For applicants needing assistance with the announcement or access issues, the listed point of contact was Kenneth Hitch, Oklahoma CIG Program Manager, USDA NRCS, located in Stillwater, Oklahoma, with phone and fax numbers provided in the notice. The announcement also referenced an “Oklahoma CIG Homepage” as an additional information link for more details.
Oklahoma Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) - FAQs
What is the Oklahoma Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program?
The Oklahoma Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program is a competitive grant opportunity administered by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Oklahoma. Its purpose is to speed up real-world use of innovative conservation practices and technologies that protect the environment while keeping agricultural production strong.
What is the main goal of this grant opportunity?
The main goal is to move workable conservation solutions from "known to work" ideas into broader use across farms, ranches, and other working lands. The program is also intended to stretch federal conservation investments by pairing them with partner capacity and, where applicable, matching contributions.
Is this a research grant?
No. The Oklahoma CIG program is not a research grant. Projects that are primarily designed to test new hypotheses, conduct basic research, or determine whether something works for the first time are not considered a good fit.
What types of projects does Oklahoma CIG want to fund?
Oklahoma CIG focuses on applying and demonstrating proven conservation approaches that have already shown success elsewhere and are ready for wider adoption. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate, pilot, and refine implementation of mature conservation technologies, management systems, and innovative approaches (including market-based systems) to accelerate adoption in the field.
What does NRCS mean by "technology transfer" in this program?
"Technology transfer" refers to projects producing results that can realistically be incorporated into NRCS technical guidance, manuals, and policy references, or otherwise moved into common use in the private sector. NRCS is looking for deliverables that are usable and replicable through standard conservation assistance channels.
Does the program encourage partnerships and collaboration?
Yes. The program specifically promotes collaboration and knowledge sharing, encouraging projects that bring together communities, government entities, and other institutions so conservation advances can be accessed by more users.
What kinds of on-the-ground activities are emphasized?
The notice highlights practical, field-focused efforts such as pilot projects and field demonstrations that show how a conservation practice or technology can be deployed at operational scale.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed in the notice is USDA NRCS OK 10 01.
When was this opportunity posted?
The notice states the opportunity was posted on May 5, 2010.
What funding category and subject areas does this opportunity fall under?
It is categorized as a discretionary grant, and it is associated with the subject areas of agriculture, environment, and natural resources.
How much funding was available through this opportunity?
The estimated total funding available was $200,000.
What was the maximum award amount?
The maximum individual award amount was up to $75,000.
Was a minimum award amount specified?
No minimum award floor was stated in the information provided.
How many awards did NRCS anticipate making?
NRCS anticipated making about 50 awards.
Is cost share or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity requires cost sharing or matching. Applicants should expect to contribute non-federal resources as part of the project financing plan, which may include cash and/or eligible in-kind support.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The program is associated with CFDA 10.912, Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP).
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad and included: local governments (county, city, township), state governments, federally recognized tribal governments, special district governments, public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, individuals, small businesses, and other for-profit organizations (beyond small businesses).
Why is eligibility so broad?
The notice ties broad eligibility to the program's practical adoption and technology transfer focus, where strong implementation-oriented projects may be led by public agencies, universities, nonprofits, producer-facing groups, or private-sector implementers as long as they align with the non-research, field-focused mission.
What was the application process described in the notice?
The notice describes a two-step submission process: a pre-proposal phase followed by an invitation-only full application phase for selected applicants.
When were pre-proposals due?
Pre-proposals were due May 14, 2010.
When were applicants notified about selection for further consideration?
Applicants selected for further consideration were to be notified by May 28, 2010.
When was the full application due (if requested by NRCS)?
If NRCS requested a full application, it was due by June 25, 2010.
Is this opportunity tied to a specific funding cycle?
Yes. The listing was archived on June 14, 2010, indicating it was associated with that specific funding cycle.
Who was the point of contact listed for help with the announcement or access issues?
The listed point of contact was Kenneth Hitch, Oklahoma CIG Program Manager, USDA NRCS, located in Stillwater, Oklahoma.
Was there an additional information source referenced?
Yes. The announcement referenced an "Oklahoma CIG Homepage" as an additional information link for more details.
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