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- The Kentucky State Office in the agriculture energy environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "State FY13 Conservation Innovation Grant" 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 25, 2013 and posted on Feb 25, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 26, 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 $150,000.00 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 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Special district governments Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Individuals State governments Private institutions of higher education County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses City or township governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Independent school districts.
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Opportunity Summary:
The State FY13 Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) offered through the NRCS Kentucky State Office is a competitive grant opportunity designed to speed up real-world adoption of innovative conservation practices and technologies that support both environmental protection and agricultural production. The central idea is to leverage federal conservation investments by helping partners take approaches that are already proven and move them into broader use, either by being incorporated into NRCS policy and technical guidance (manuals, standards, references) or by being adopted in the private sector. The program is explicitly not a research grant. Projects that are primarily aimed at testing hypotheses or generating new, unproven findings do not qualify. Instead, CIG is meant for applying, demonstrating, and scaling practices and tools that have been studied enough to be considered ready for field use.
For fiscal year 2013 in Kentucky, the program prioritizes three funding categories that align with state needs and ongoing requirements: soil quality, water quality, and agricultural energy. Projects are expected to be "on the ground" efforts, such as pilot projects and field demonstrations, that show how a conservation approach works under practical conditions and how it can be implemented by producers, land managers, or conservation partners. The emphasis is on innovation that is practical and transferable, meaning the outcomes should be useful beyond a single site and capable of being replicated or integrated into standard conservation planning and implementation.
NRCS will accept proposals for either single-year or multi-year projects, with a maximum project period of up to three years. The announcement anticipates making about two awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $150,000. The maximum award size (award ceiling) is $75,000, and there is no stated minimum award amount (award floor is $0). A cost-sharing or matching contribution is required, so applicants should be prepared to document how they will meet the match requirement as part of their project budget and commitments.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of entities that can deliver applied conservation projects. Eligible applicants include federally recognized Native American tribal governments, state and local governments (including counties, cities or townships, special district governments, and independent school districts), public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, nonprofit organizations (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3)), individuals, small businesses, other for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), and institutions of higher education (public, state-controlled, and private). This wide eligibility reflects the program's intent to encourage partnerships across public agencies, nonprofits, universities, and private-sector or community-based implementers, as long as the project is geared toward demonstration and adoption rather than research.
The application process follows a formal screening and review pathway. Submitted applications are first checked for completeness and compliance with the announcement requirements; incomplete applications are eliminated from consideration and applicants are notified by mail. Complete applications received by the deadline move forward to evaluation by a technical peer review panel, which scores proposals based on the evaluation criteria described in the application instructions (referenced as Section V.B. in the notice). After technical review, applications and associated peer review materials are forwarded to a Grants Review Board, which makes funding recommendations. Final selection authority rests with the NRCS Kentucky State Conservationist.
The opportunity was posted on February 25, 2013, with an application closing date of April 26, 2013 (original and current closing dates are the same). The funding opportunity number is 002, and the program is associated with CFDA 10.912, the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). For assistance accessing the full announcement or for program questions, the listed contact is Robert Bradley, Resource Conservationist and CIG Program Manager, at 859-224-7457.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - State FY13 Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG), NRCS Kentucky
What is the State FY13 Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) in Kentucky?
The State FY13 Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) offered through the NRCS Kentucky State Office is a competitive grant program intended to speed up real-world adoption of innovative conservation practices and technologies. It is designed to support both environmental protection and agricultural production by helping proven approaches move into broader use.
What is the main purpose of this CIG opportunity?
The central purpose is to leverage federal conservation investments by helping partners take approaches that are already proven and ready for field use and expand their adoption. The intent is for successful approaches to be incorporated into NRCS policy and technical guidance (such as manuals, standards, and references) or adopted in the private sector.
Is this CIG opportunity a research grant?
No. The program is explicitly not a research grant. Projects that are primarily aimed at testing hypotheses or generating new, unproven findings do not qualify under this opportunity.
What kinds of projects does CIG fund under this announcement?
CIG supports applied, on-the-ground efforts such as pilot projects and field demonstrations. Projects should show how a conservation approach works under practical conditions and how it can be implemented by producers, land managers, or conservation partners.
What does "innovation" mean in the context of this program?
Innovation in this program is practical and transferable. The project should focus on demonstrating and scaling practices, tools, or technologies that have been studied enough to be considered ready for field use, with outcomes that are useful beyond a single site and capable of replication or integration into standard conservation planning and implementation.
What are the priority funding categories for Kentucky in FY 2013?
For fiscal year 2013 in Kentucky, the program prioritizes three categories: soil quality, water quality, and agricultural energy.
How many awards does NRCS expect to make under this opportunity?
The announcement anticipates making about two awards.
How much total funding is expected to be available?
The estimated total funding amount is $150,000.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $75,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award amount is stated. The award floor is listed as $0.
Are single-year projects allowed, or must projects be multi-year?
NRCS will accept proposals for either single-year or multi-year projects.
What is the maximum project period?
The maximum project period is up to three years.
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching contribution is required. Applicants should be prepared to document how they will meet the match requirement as part of the project budget and commitments.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes: federally recognized Native American tribal governments; state and local governments (including counties, cities or townships, special district governments, and independent school districts); public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; nonprofit organizations (501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3)); individuals; small businesses; other for-profit organizations (other than small businesses); and institutions of higher education (public, state-controlled, and private).
Does the program encourage partnerships?
Yes. The wide eligibility reflects the program intent to encourage partnerships across public agencies, nonprofits, universities, and private-sector or community-based implementers, as long as the project is geared toward demonstration and adoption rather than research.
What happens if an application is incomplete?
Submitted applications are first checked for completeness and compliance with the announcement requirements. Incomplete applications are eliminated from consideration, and applicants are notified by mail.
How are complete applications reviewed and selected?
Complete applications received by the deadline are evaluated by a technical peer review panel, which scores proposals using the evaluation criteria described in the application instructions (referenced as Section V.B. in the notice). Applications and peer review materials are then forwarded to a Grants Review Board, which makes funding recommendations. The final selection authority is the NRCS Kentucky State Conservationist.
What are the key dates for this funding opportunity?
The opportunity was posted on February 25, 2013. The application closing date is April 26, 2013 (the original and current closing dates are the same).
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is 002.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA 10.912, the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP).
Who can I contact for questions or help with the announcement?
The listed contact is Robert Bradley, Resource Conservationist and CIG Program Manager. Phone: 859-224-7457.
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