Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS RI 13 01
Apply for USDA NRCS RI 13 01
- The Rhode Island State Office in the agriculture energy environment natural resources science and technology and other research and development 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 May 1, 2013 and posted on May 1, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 24, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $70,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Individuals Independent school districts Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) For profit organizations other than small businesses County governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Rhode Island NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) opportunity is a competitive grant program run by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service to encourage new and improved conservation practices, tools, and technologies. The focus is on projects that can stimulate real-world adoption of innovative conservation approaches, especially those that benefit or can be used by producers and other participants who are eligible for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) in Rhode Island. In other words, proposed work should be relevant to on-the-ground conservation needs in Rhode Island and tied to the kinds of resource concerns and solutions that fit within the EQIP framework.
For fiscal year 2013, Rhode Island NRCS expects to have up to $70,000 total available for awards, with an anticipated three awards made. Individual grant amounts can range from $1,000 to $50,000, and projects are expected to run between one and three years. The funding instrument is a grant, the opportunity is categorized as discretionary, and it is associated with CFDA 10.912 (Environmental Quality Incentives Program). A cost-share or matching contribution is required, meaning applicants should plan to bring non-federal resources to the project in addition to the grant funding.
Eligibility is broad and includes both governmental and non-governmental applicants, as well as individuals. Eligible applicant types listed in the notice include city or township governments, county governments, independent school districts, federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations, for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), and nonprofit organizations (including both 501(c)(3) nonprofits and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status). This wide eligibility is designed to attract proposals from many kinds of entities that can test, demonstrate, and help deploy innovative conservation solutions in Rhode Island.
The application process is structured as a two-phase competition. First, applicants submit a pre-proposal. Only those pre-proposals selected by Rhode Island NRCS are invited to submit a full proposal in the second phase. While the full process is described in the announcement, the notice emphasizes that only pre-proposals are being accepted at this stage. NRCS will screen submissions for completeness and compliance with the announcement requirements, and incomplete applications will be removed from consideration, with applicants notified by mail if eliminated. Applicants who advance past the pre-proposal stage will be specifically requested by NRCS to submit a full proposal package.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number USDA NRCS RI 13 01 and a posted date of May 1, 2013. The application closing date is May 24, 2013, and the opportunity was later archived on June 23, 2013. The administering office is the Rhode Island State Office. For assistance accessing the full announcement, the contact listed is Reena Shaw, CIG Program Manager, at 60 Quaker Lane, Suite 40, Warwick, RI 02886, phone 401-822-8840. An additional information link is referenced as the EQIP CIG Home page, which would typically provide program background, guidance, and related resources.
Rhode Island NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) - FAQs (FY 2013)
1) What is the Rhode Island NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) opportunity?
It is a competitive grant program run by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) designed to encourage new and improved conservation practices, tools, and technologies. The emphasis is on projects that can lead to real-world adoption of innovative conservation approaches in Rhode Island.
2) What kinds of projects is this grant intended to support?
Projects that test, demonstrate, and help deploy innovative conservation solutions that address on-the-ground conservation needs in Rhode Island, particularly approaches that can benefit or be used by producers and other participants eligible for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP).
3) How does EQIP relate to this CIG opportunity?
The notice states that proposed work should be tied to the kinds of resource concerns and solutions that fit within the EQIP framework in Rhode Island. In practical terms, the project should be relevant to conservation needs and approaches that align with EQIP-eligible participants and priorities.
4) Is this a competitive grant?
Yes. The opportunity is described as a competitive grant program.
5) What is the total amount of funding expected to be available?
For fiscal year 2013, Rhode Island NRCS expects to have up to $70,000 total available for awards.
6) How many awards does Rhode Island NRCS anticipate making?
The notice anticipates approximately three awards.
7) What is the minimum and maximum award size?
Individual grant amounts can range from $1,000 to $50,000.
8) How long are projects expected to last?
Projects are expected to run between one and three years.
9) What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
10) Is this opportunity discretionary or formula-based?
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary.
11) What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA 10.912, which is tied to the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP).
12) Is cost-share or matching required?
Yes. A cost-share or matching contribution is required. Applicants should plan to bring non-federal resources to the project in addition to the grant funds.
13) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes governmental and non-governmental applicants, as well as individuals. The notice lists eligible applicant types that include:
- City or township governments
- County governments
- Independent school districts
- Federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations
- For-profit organizations (other than small businesses)
- Nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) nonprofits and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status)
- Individuals
14) Are for-profit organizations eligible?
Yes. The notice lists for-profit organizations as eligible applicants, specifically noting for-profit organizations other than small businesses.
15) Are nonprofit organizations eligible?
Yes. The notice includes nonprofit organizations, including 501(c)(3) organizations and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status.
16) Are government entities eligible?
Yes. The notice lists multiple government entity types, including city/township governments, county governments, independent school districts, and tribal governments/organizations.
17) Are individuals eligible to apply?
Yes. The notice explicitly includes individuals among eligible applicants.
18) What is the application process?
The competition uses a two-phase process. First, applicants submit a pre-proposal. Rhode Island NRCS reviews pre-proposals and only those selected are invited to submit a full proposal in the second phase.
19) Are full proposals accepted right away?
No. The notice emphasizes that only pre-proposals are being accepted at this stage. Full proposals are submitted only if NRCS invites the applicant after the pre-proposal is selected.
20) What happens if a pre-proposal is incomplete or does not meet requirements?
NRCS will screen submissions for completeness and compliance with the announcement requirements. Incomplete applications will be removed from consideration, and applicants will be notified by mail if eliminated.
21) Who will be asked to submit a full proposal?
Only applicants whose pre-proposals are selected by Rhode Island NRCS will be specifically requested to submit a full proposal package.
22) What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is USDA NRCS RI 13 01.
23) When was this opportunity posted?
The posted date is May 1, 2013.
24) What is the application closing date?
The application closing date is May 24, 2013.
25) Is this opportunity still open?
No. The notice states the opportunity was archived on June 23, 2013.
26) Which office administers this opportunity?
The administering office is the Rhode Island State Office.
27) Who can applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement?
The notice lists Reena Shaw, CIG Program Manager, as the contact for assistance accessing the full announcement.
28) What is the contact information provided in the notice?
Reena Shaw, CIG Program Manager
60 Quaker Lane, Suite 40, Warwick, RI 02886
Phone: 401-822-8840
29) Is there a referenced resource for additional program information?
Yes. The notice references an additional information link described as the "EQIP CIG Home page," which typically provides program background, guidance, and related resources.
30) What is the main geographic focus of this opportunity?
The notice emphasizes relevance to on-the-ground conservation needs in Rhode Island, with a focus on stimulating adoption of innovative conservation approaches within the state.
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