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- The USDA-NRCS-ORSO in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Oregon 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.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 23, 2016 and posted on Mar 23, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 23, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- 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: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Oregon Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) opportunity is a competitive grant program run by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Oregon to encourage new, practical conservation ideas. The goal is to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies that can be used by producers and other land managers. While the competition is managed by NRCS Oregon and projects must be carried out within Oregon, proposals may be submitted by eligible applicants located anywhere in the 50 States as well as U.S. territories and affiliated areas, including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands (Caribbean Area) and Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (Pacific Basin Area). In other words, the applicant does not necessarily need to be based in Oregon, but the work funded under this grant must be implemented in Oregon.
For fiscal year 2016, NRCS Oregon indicated that up to $250,000 total could be available statewide for this CIG competition, with the important caveat that the State Conservationist reserves the right to award more or less than that amount depending on program priorities and available funds. Awards are made through a competitive process, meaning proposals are reviewed and selected based on merit and alignment with the program objectives rather than being first-come, first-served. The specific focus for Oregon in FY 2016 is the "State Resource Concern Category," which generally means projects should target conservation challenges that NRCS has identified as priority resource concerns in Oregon (for example, concerns related to soil, water, air, plants, animals, or energy), using innovative methods or tools.
The opportunity is open to a wide range of applicants, described as "unrestricted" in eligibility, with proposals specifically invited from eligible non-federal government organizations, non-government organizations, or individuals. Projects are expected to run between 1 and 3 years. Individual applicants may request up to $75,000 in federal funds (the award ceiling), and NRCS anticipated making about 10 awards. The funding instrument is a grant, the opportunity category is discretionary, and it falls under the Agriculture funding activity category (CFDA 10.912). The funding opportunity was posted March 23, 2016, and the application deadline for this cycle was May 23, 2016.
Overall, this grant is designed to move conservation beyond standard practice by supporting pilots, demonstrations, and other innovation-driven projects that can be tested in Oregon and, if successful, adopted more broadly. Applicants are expected to follow the notice instructions covering objectives, eligibility criteria, and application requirements, and to ensure that the proposed work clearly fits Oregon priorities and can be completed within the 1-to-3-year timeframe while staying within the $75,000 federal funding cap.
Oregon Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) - FAQs (FY 2016 cycle)
What is the Oregon Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) opportunity?
The Oregon CIG opportunity is a competitive grant program run by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Oregon. It is intended to encourage new, practical conservation ideas by stimulating the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies for producers and other land managers.
What is the main purpose of this grant program?
The purpose is to move conservation beyond standard practice by supporting innovation-driven projects (such as pilots and demonstrations) that can be tested in Oregon and, if successful, adopted more broadly.
Who runs and manages this competition?
The competition is managed by NRCS Oregon (USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Oregon).
Where must the funded work be carried out?
Projects must be carried out within Oregon. Even if an applicant is located outside Oregon, the work funded under this grant must be implemented in Oregon.
Do applicants have to be based in Oregon to apply?
No. Proposals may be submitted by eligible applicants located anywhere in the 50 States and also in U.S. territories and affiliated areas, as long as the project work will be carried out in Oregon.
Which U.S. territories and affiliated areas are mentioned as eligible applicant locations?
The opportunity notes eligibility for applicants in U.S. territories and affiliated areas, including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands (Caribbean Area) and Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (Pacific Basin Area). The key requirement remains that the funded work must be implemented in Oregon.
Is this a first-come, first-served program?
No. Awards are made through a competitive process. Proposals are reviewed and selected based on merit and alignment with program objectives rather than on submission order.
What is the Oregon focus area for the FY 2016 competition?
The FY 2016 Oregon focus is the "State Resource Concern Category," meaning projects should target conservation challenges identified as priority resource concerns in Oregon.
What types of conservation concerns might fit the "State Resource Concern Category"?
The notice describes priority resource concerns in broad categories such as soil, water, air, plants, animals, or energy, with the expectation that applicants address Oregon priorities using innovative methods or tools.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as "unrestricted," with proposals specifically invited from eligible non-federal government organizations, non-government organizations, or individuals.
Are individuals allowed to apply?
Yes. Individuals are specifically mentioned among the groups invited to submit proposals, and a specific maximum federal funding request amount is stated for individual applicants.
What is the maximum federal funding amount an individual can request?
Individual applicants may request up to $75,000 in federal funds (the award ceiling).
How much total funding was expected to be available statewide for FY 2016?
NRCS Oregon indicated that up to $250,000 total could be available statewide for this CIG competition in FY 2016.
Is the statewide funding amount guaranteed?
No. The notice includes an important caveat that the State Conservationist reserves the right to award more or less than the stated amount depending on program priorities and available funds.
About how many awards did NRCS anticipate making?
NRCS anticipated making about 10 awards for this cycle.
How long are projects expected to last?
Projects are expected to run between 1 and 3 years.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the opportunity category?
The opportunity category is discretionary.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is Agriculture.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 10.912.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The funding opportunity was posted on March 23, 2016.
What was the application deadline for this cycle?
The application deadline for this cycle was May 23, 2016.
What kinds of projects does this grant support?
This grant is designed to support pilots, demonstrations, and other innovation-driven projects that test new, practical conservation approaches and technologies in Oregon.
What should applicants pay special attention to when preparing a proposal?
Applicants are expected to follow the notice instructions covering objectives, eligibility criteria, and application requirements, and to ensure the proposed work fits Oregon priorities, can be completed within the 1-to-3-year timeframe, and stays within the $75,000 federal funding cap for individual applicants.
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