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- The Pennsylvania State Office in the agriculture energy environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "PA 2011 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 Feb 11, 2011 and posted on Feb 11, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 31, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $300,000.00 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 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- 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 PA 2011 Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number: USDANRCSPA1101) was a competitive grant program administered by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) through its Pennsylvania State Office. It was posted on February 11, 2011, with an application deadline of March 31, 2011, and it was later archived on April 30, 2011. The program was offered as a discretionary grant opportunity supporting work in agriculture, energy, environment, and natural resources, and it was tied to CFDA 10.912, the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP).
The purpose of this funding was to accelerate real-world conservation improvements by supporting the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. A key point is that CIG was not intended to fund basic or exploratory research. Instead, proposals needed to build on ideas or tools that had already been studied enough to show a reasonable likelihood of working in practice. The emphasis was on getting proven or promising innovations onto the ground through pilot projects, field demonstrations, and other practical implementation activities that can show measurable conservation benefits and help encourage broader adoption.
Projects under this opportunity were expected to run between one and three years. NRCS anticipated making about four awards statewide, with an estimated total funding pool of $300,000. Individual awards were capped at $75,000 (the award ceiling). The opportunity required cost sharing or matching, meaning applicants needed to contribute non-federal resources (cash and/or in-kind contributions, depending on the program rules) to help cover project costs and demonstrate commitment and capacity to deliver results.
Eligibility was relatively broad but still specific. Applicants could be federally recognized Indian tribes, state or local units of government, non-governmental organizations, or individuals. However, project eligibility also depended on who would be involved on the land side: every funded project had to involve landowners who meet EQIP eligibility requirements. In other words, even if the applicant was an NGO or an individual, the project needed to be connected to eligible agricultural or forest land participants consistent with EQIP rules, because CIG is designed to complement and advance NRCS conservation delivery rather than operate as a stand-alone research grant.
For assistance, the announcement provided a point of contact for applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement materials: Noel Soto, the PA CIG Program Contact, reachable by phone at 717-237-2173.
PA 2011 Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) - FAQs
What is the PA 2011 Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) opportunity?
The PA 2011 Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number: USDANRCSPA1101) was a competitive discretionary grant program administered by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) through its Pennsylvania State Office. It supported projects in agriculture, energy, environment, and natural resources that could demonstrate real-world conservation improvements.
Which agency administered this grant in Pennsylvania?
This opportunity was administered by USDA NRCS through the Pennsylvania State Office.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number was USDANRCSPA1101.
When was the opportunity posted, and what was the application deadline?
The opportunity was posted on February 11, 2011. The application deadline was March 31, 2011.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The announcement was later archived on April 30, 2011.
What CFDA program was this opportunity tied to?
This opportunity was tied to CFDA 10.912, the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP).
What was the purpose of the CIG funding under this announcement?
The purpose was to accelerate real-world conservation improvements by supporting the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. The emphasis was on getting proven or promising innovations implemented through practical activities such as pilot projects and field demonstrations, with measurable conservation benefits and potential for broader adoption.
Did this opportunity fund basic or exploratory research?
No. CIG under this announcement was not intended to fund basic or exploratory research. Proposals needed to build on ideas or tools that had already been studied enough to show a reasonable likelihood of working in practice.
What kinds of project activities were emphasized?
The announcement emphasized practical implementation activities that could demonstrate measurable conservation benefits, including pilot projects, field demonstrations, and other on-the-ground efforts designed to encourage broader adoption of innovations.
How long were projects expected to last?
Projects were expected to run between one and three years.
How many awards were anticipated under this opportunity?
NRCS anticipated making about four awards statewide in Pennsylvania.
How much total funding was expected to be available?
The estimated total funding pool was $300,000.
What was the maximum award amount per project?
Individual awards were capped at $75,000 (the award ceiling).
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity required cost sharing or matching, meaning applicants needed to contribute non-federal resources to help cover project costs and demonstrate commitment and capacity to deliver results. The announcement noted that contributions could include cash and/or in-kind contributions, depending on program rules.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included federally recognized Indian tribes, state or local units of government, non-governmental organizations, or individuals.
Were there any land-related participation requirements for funded projects?
Yes. Every funded project had to involve landowners who meet EQIP eligibility requirements. Even if an applicant was an NGO or an individual, the project needed to be connected to eligible agricultural or forest land participants consistent with EQIP rules.
Why did projects need to involve EQIP-eligible landowners?
The announcement explained that CIG is designed to complement and advance NRCS conservation delivery rather than operate as a stand-alone research grant. Connecting projects to EQIP-eligible landowners ensured innovations would be tested and demonstrated in real-world settings consistent with EQIP participation rules.
What should applicants do if they had trouble accessing the full announcement materials?
Applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement materials could contact the PA CIG Program Contact listed in the announcement: Noel Soto at 717-237-2173.
Who was the point of contact for this opportunity?
The point of contact provided was Noel Soto, the PA CIG Program Contact. Phone: 717-237-2173.
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