Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS EQIP CTA RI 15 02
Apply for USDA NRCS EQIP CTA RI 15 02
- The Rhode Island State Office in the agriculture environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Promote Public Awareness and Implementation of Farm Bill Activities in Rhode Island" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.902 Soil and Water Conservation 10.912 Environmental Quality Incentives Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 24, 2015 and posted on Jul 24, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 24, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $250,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 6 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Individuals City or township governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
- Applicants must be a federally recognized Indian Tribe, State or local unit of government, Community Organizations, Individual, College and University, non governmental organization, or non profit organization capable of providing support in the State of Rhode Island
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Opportunity Summary:
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Rhode Island State Office offered a discretionary grant opportunity, issued as a cooperative agreement, to strengthen on-the-ground conservation in Rhode Island by boosting public awareness and practical participation in Farm Bill conservation activities. The core idea was to partner with capable local and regional organizations that can help NRCS reach farmers, private landowners, conservation groups, cooperating agencies, and the broader public, and then translate that awareness into real implementation of conservation practices supported through Farm Bill programs.
The work supported under this opportunity focused on conservation outreach and capacity-building. Funded projects could include hosting conservation outreach workshops, building or improving an outreach database to better organize and target engagement, providing conservation planning assistance to help land managers identify resource concerns and appropriate practices, and delivering training that improves conservation knowledge and skills across the Rhode Island farm community and partner organizations. In practical terms, NRCS was looking for partners who could expand the reach of USDA conservation programs, reduce barriers to participation through education and technical help, and make it easier for Rhode Island land managers to understand and adopt conservation solutions.
Financially, the opportunity anticipated making up to six awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $250,000. Individual awards ranged from a $1,000 minimum to a $200,000 ceiling. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement listed, meaning applicants were not required to bring additional non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award. The funding fell under CFDA program areas tied to soil and water conservation (10.902) and the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, EQIP (10.912), signaling a strong emphasis on natural resource protection and conservation practice adoption.
Eligibility was broad and designed to include many types of entities that operate in or support Rhode Island. Eligible applicants included federally recognized Native American tribal governments, state and local units of government, community organizations, individuals, colleges and universities (public or private), non-governmental organizations, and nonprofit organizations (including both 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) nonprofits, as described in the announcement). The key expectation was that applicants be capable of providing support within the State of Rhode Island and of carrying out outreach, planning, or training activities that align with NRCS conservation objectives.
Administratively, the announcement was posted on July 24, 2015, with an application closing date of August 24, 2015, and it was archived shortly after, on August 29, 2015. The funding opportunity number was USDA NRCS EQIP CTA RI 15 02, and the title was Promote Public Awareness and Implementation of Farm Bill Activities in Rhode Island. For applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, the listed contact was Jacqueline Pashnik, Management Analyst, at the NRCS Rhode Island State Office (phone: 401-822-8829).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this USDA NRCS Rhode Island grant opportunity?
This was a discretionary USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Rhode Island State Office funding opportunity offered as a cooperative agreement. Its purpose was to strengthen on-the-ground conservation in Rhode Island by increasing public awareness and practical participation in Farm Bill conservation activities.
What was the official title of the opportunity?
The opportunity was titled: Promote Public Awareness and Implementation of Farm Bill Activities in Rhode Island.
What was the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number was USDA NRCS EQIP CTA RI 15 02.
What was the primary goal of the funding?
The primary goal was to partner with capable local and regional organizations that could help NRCS reach farmers, private landowners, conservation groups, cooperating agencies, and the broader public, and then turn that increased awareness into real implementation of conservation practices supported through Farm Bill programs.
What kinds of activities were funded?
The opportunity focused on conservation outreach and capacity-building. Examples of funded activities included:
- Hosting conservation outreach workshops
- Building or improving an outreach database to better organize and target engagement
- Providing conservation planning assistance to help land managers identify resource concerns and appropriate practices
- Delivering training to improve conservation knowledge and skills across the Rhode Island farm community and partner organizations
What outcomes was NRCS trying to achieve through these projects?
NRCS was looking for partners who could expand the reach of USDA conservation programs, reduce barriers to participation through education and technical support, and make it easier for Rhode Island land managers to understand and adopt conservation solutions.
Was this a grant or a cooperative agreement?
This opportunity was issued as a cooperative agreement.
How many awards were anticipated?
NRCS anticipated making up to six awards.
How much total funding was expected to be available?
The estimated total funding amount was $250,000.
What was the minimum and maximum award size?
Individual awards ranged from a $1,000 minimum to a $200,000 maximum.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was listed. Applicants were not required to bring additional non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award.
Which program areas (CFDA) were associated with this funding?
The funding fell under CFDA program areas tied to:
- 10.902 (Soil and Water Conservation)
- 10.912 (Environmental Quality Incentives Program, EQIP)
What does the CFDA/EQIP connection suggest about the focus of the work?
It signals a strong emphasis on natural resource protection and the adoption/implementation of conservation practices supported through Farm Bill conservation programs, including EQIP-related activities.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad and included entities that operate in or support Rhode Island, including:
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- State and local units of government
- Community organizations
- Individuals
- Colleges and universities (public or private)
- Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
- Nonprofit organizations, including 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) nonprofits (as described in the announcement)
Did applicants need to be based in Rhode Island?
The announcement emphasized the expectation that applicants be capable of providing support within the State of Rhode Island. It did not state that applicants must be headquartered in Rhode Island, only that they must be able to deliver the proposed outreach, planning, or training activities in the state.
Who were the intended audiences or beneficiaries of the outreach?
The opportunity aimed to help NRCS better reach:
- Farmers
- Private landowners
- Conservation groups
- Cooperating agencies
- The broader public in Rhode Island
What types of support were applicants expected to provide?
Applicants were expected to provide outreach, conservation planning assistance, capacity-building, and/or training activities that align with NRCS conservation objectives and help translate awareness into participation and implementation of conservation practices.
When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted on July 24, 2015.
What was the application deadline?
The application closing date was August 24, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on August 29, 2015.
Who could applicants contact if they had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically?
The listed contact was Jacqueline Pashnik, Management Analyst, NRCS Rhode Island State Office.
What was the contact phone number?
The phone number provided was 401-822-8829.
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