Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS RI 14 01
Apply for USDA NRCS RI 14 01
- The Rhode Island State Office in the agriculture energy environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Rhode Island NRCS 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 Jul 10, 2014 and posted on May 6, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 28, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $125,000.00 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 Rhode Island NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) opportunity is a USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) competitive grant program aimed at jumpstarting new, innovative conservation ideas and getting them adopted in real-world settings. The program is designed to support the development, testing, and demonstration of conservation approaches or technologies that can benefit producers and land managers who are eligible to participate in the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) in Rhode Island. In practical terms, projects should have a clear connection to on-the-ground conservation outcomes relevant to Rhode Island agriculture and natural resource priorities, with an emphasis on innovation and the potential for broader adoption.
For FY 2014, Rhode Island NRCS anticipated up to $125,000 total available funding for this state competition, with an expected four awards. Individual awards could range from a $1,000 minimum up to a $75,000 maximum (the award floor and ceiling), and projects are expected to run between one and three years. The funding instrument is a grant under a discretionary program, and the activity areas span agriculture, energy, environment, and natural resources. The CFDA number tied to this opportunity is 10.912, which corresponds to EQIP.
A key feature of this opportunity is that it uses a two-phase competitive process rather than allowing everyone to submit a full application immediately. Phase one is a pre-proposal submission, and only applicants whose pre-proposals are selected by Rhode Island NRCS are invited to proceed to phase two, the full proposal. Although the announcement describes both phases, it specifies that only pre-proposals are being requested at the time of the posting. NRCS also notes that submissions will be screened for completeness and compliance with the requirements in the notice; incomplete applications are removed from consideration and applicants are notified of elimination. This makes it especially important for applicants to follow instructions closely and submit all required elements in the proper format by the deadline.
Eligibility is fairly broad compared to many federal grant programs. Applicants may include federally recognized Indian Tribes, state or local units of government, non-governmental organizations, and individuals. The listing also indicates a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants should be prepared to contribute non-federal resources (cash and/or in-kind, depending on the program rules) alongside grant funds.
The opportunity was posted May 6, 2014, with an original closing date of June 6, 2014, later extended to a current closing date of July 28, 2014 (and an archive date of July 30, 2014). The funding opportunity number is USDA NRCS RI 14 01, and the administering office is the Rhode Island State Office. For assistance accessing the full announcement or related materials, the contact listed is Jacqueline Pashnik, Management Analyst, at 401-822-8829. An additional information link points applicants to the EQIP CIG home page for background and program context.
Rhode Island NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) - FAQs (FY 2014)
1) What is the Rhode Island NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program?
The Rhode Island NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) opportunity is a competitive USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) grant program intended to jumpstart new, innovative conservation ideas and help move them into real-world use. It supports the development, testing, and demonstration of conservation approaches or technologies.
2) What is the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The main goal is to promote innovative conservation solutions with a clear connection to on-the-ground conservation outcomes relevant to Rhode Island agriculture and natural resource priorities, with potential for broader adoption.
3) Who is the program designed to benefit?
The program is designed to benefit producers and land managers who are eligible to participate in the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) in Rhode Island.
4) What kinds of projects are a fit for this opportunity?
Projects should focus on developing, testing, or demonstrating innovative conservation approaches or technologies and should tie directly to real-world conservation outcomes in Rhode Island. The emphasis is on innovation and adoption beyond the project itself.
5) What activity areas does this opportunity cover?
The listed activity areas span agriculture, energy, environment, and natural resources.
6) How much funding is available under the Rhode Island state competition for FY 2014?
For FY 2014, Rhode Island NRCS anticipated up to $125,000 in total available funding for this state competition.
7) How many awards are expected?
The announcement indicates an expected four awards.
8) What is the minimum and maximum award size?
Individual awards may range from a minimum of $1,000 to a maximum of $75,000.
9) How long can a project last?
Projects are expected to run between one and three years.
10) What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant under a discretionary program.
11) What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 10.912, which corresponds to EQIP.
12) Is the application process single-step or multi-step?
It is a two-phase competitive process. Phase one is a pre-proposal submission, and only applicants selected by Rhode Island NRCS are invited to submit a phase two full proposal.
13) Are full proposals being accepted right away?
No. Although the announcement describes both phases, it specifies that only pre-proposals are being requested at the time of the posting.
14) What happens after I submit a pre-proposal?
Rhode Island NRCS reviews pre-proposals and selects which applicants will be invited to proceed to phase two (the full proposal).
15) Will submissions be checked for completeness and compliance?
Yes. NRCS states that submissions will be screened for completeness and compliance with the requirements in the notice.
16) What happens if my submission is incomplete or does not follow the notice requirements?
Incomplete applications are removed from consideration, and applicants are notified of elimination. Following instructions closely and submitting all required elements in the proper format by the deadline is described as especially important.
17) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes federally recognized Indian Tribes, state or local units of government, non-governmental organizations, and individuals.
18) Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The listing indicates a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants should be prepared to contribute non-federal resources alongside grant funds.
19) When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 6, 2014.
20) What is the deadline to apply?
The original closing date was June 6, 2014, and it was later extended. The current closing date shown is July 28, 2014.
21) What is the archive date?
The archive date listed is July 30, 2014.
22) What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is USDA NRCS RI 14 01.
23) Which office administers this opportunity?
The administering office is the Rhode Island State Office.
24) Who can I contact for help or to access the full announcement and related materials?
The contact listed is Jacqueline Pashnik, Management Analyst, at 401-822-8829.
25) Is there a resource for background or program context?
Yes. An additional information link points applicants to the EQIP CIG home page for background and program context.
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