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- The Vermont State Office in the agriculture environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Vermont Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) FY 2012" 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 Mar 12, 2012 and posted on Mar 12, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 17, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $175,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $75,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Vermont Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) FY 2012 opportunity was a competitive grant program run by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Vermont to encourage new, practical conservation ideas and technologies. The overall purpose of the program was to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches, especially those that could be demonstrated and then more broadly used to address on-the-ground natural resource concerns. Funding was offered through a Vermont-only statewide competition, meaning proposals had to focus on projects implemented within the state of Vermont to be eligible.
For FY 2012, NRCS Vermont anticipated making about $175,000 available in total for this state competition. Individual awards could be as large as $75,000 (the stated award ceiling). Projects were expected to run between 1 and 3 years. While the announcement notes that Vermont’s CIG competition was organized around three categories of natural resource concerns or technology needs, it does not list the specific categories in the text provided; applicants would have needed to consult the full announcement or the Vermont NRCS CIG webpage for the detailed priority areas and expectations.
Eligibility was broad. Applications were invited from governmental and non-governmental organizations as well as individuals and other legal entities, as long as they met the program’s stated eligibility requirements. The funding instrument was a grant, and there was a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were expected to contribute non-federal resources toward the project in addition to the federal funds requested. The opportunity was associated with CFDA number 10.912, tied to the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), which situates the grants within USDA’s broader conservation assistance framework.
The application deadline was firm: proposals had to be received by the NRCS Vermont State Office no later than 4:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on Tuesday, April 17, 2012. Applicants could submit materials by hand delivery, mail, or overnight courier to the NRCS Vermont office in Colchester (356 Mountain View Drive, Suite 105, Colchester, VT 05446), or apply electronically through Grants.gov. The announcement also allowed submission by email to bob.kort@vt.usda.gov, following the provided instructions and using the appropriate subject line reference to the Conservation Innovation Grants APF.
The primary point of contact for program and application questions was Robert Kort, the Vermont State CIG Program Manager, located at the NRCS Vermont State Office (phone 802-951-6796 ext. 233; fax 802-951-6327; email bob.kort@vt.usda.gov). For access issues related to the full announcement, the notice referenced Mary Sturgeon at 802-951-6795. The funding opportunity number was USDANRCS501201, and it was originally posted on March 12, 2012, with the closing date of April 17, 2012 and an archive date of May 17, 2012.
Vermont Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) FY 2012 - FAQs
What is the Vermont Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) FY 2012 opportunity?
The Vermont CIG FY 2012 opportunity was a competitive grant program run by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Vermont to encourage new, practical conservation ideas and technologies. It was designed to support innovative approaches that could be demonstrated and then more broadly adopted to address on-the-ground natural resource concerns.
Who administered this grant program?
The program was administered by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Vermont (NRCS Vermont State Office).
What was the overall purpose of the program?
The overall purpose was to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches, with an emphasis on practical ideas and technologies that could be tested through demonstration and then used more widely.
Was this a statewide or national competition?
This was a Vermont-only statewide competition. To be eligible, proposals needed to focus on projects implemented within the state of Vermont.
How much total funding was expected to be available?
For FY 2012, NRCS Vermont anticipated making about $175,000 available in total for the state competition.
What was the maximum award amount for an individual grant?
The stated award ceiling for an individual award was up to $75,000.
How long were projects expected to run?
Projects were expected to run between 1 and 3 years.
What types of projects or topics were prioritized?
The announcement noted that Vermont's CIG competition was organized around three categories of natural resource concerns or technology needs. However, the specific categories were not included in the information provided here; applicants would have needed to consult the full announcement or the Vermont NRCS CIG webpage for the detailed priority areas and expectations.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad. Applications were invited from governmental and non-governmental organizations as well as individuals and other legal entities, as long as they met the program's stated eligibility requirements.
What type of funding instrument was used?
The funding instrument was a grant.
Was a cost share or match required?
Yes. There was a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were expected to contribute non-federal resources toward the project in addition to the federal funds requested.
What CFDA number was associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity was associated with CFDA number 10.912.
How is this grant connected to EQIP?
The opportunity was tied to the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), placing the grants within USDA's broader conservation assistance framework.
What was the application deadline?
The deadline was firm: proposals had to be received by the NRCS Vermont State Office no later than 4:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on Tuesday, April 17, 2012.
Where did applications need to be received by the deadline?
Proposals had to be received by the NRCS Vermont State Office by the stated deadline time and date.
How could applicants submit an application?
Applicants could submit materials by hand delivery, mail, or overnight courier to the NRCS Vermont office in Colchester, apply electronically through Grants.gov, or submit by email to the listed NRCS contact following the provided instructions.
What is the physical mailing/delivery address for NRCS Vermont submissions?
NRCS Vermont State Office
356 Mountain View Drive, Suite 105
Colchester, VT 05446
Could applications be submitted through Grants.gov?
Yes. The announcement indicated that applicants could apply electronically through Grants.gov.
Was email submission allowed?
Yes. The announcement allowed submission by email to bob.kort@vt.usda.gov, following the provided instructions and using the appropriate subject line reference to the Conservation Innovation Grants APF.
Who was the primary point of contact for questions about the program or application?
Robert Kort, the Vermont State CIG Program Manager, was the primary point of contact for program and application questions.
What are the contact details for the program manager?
Robert Kort (Vermont State CIG Program Manager)
Phone: 802-951-6796 ext. 233
Fax: 802-951-6327
Email: bob.kort@vt.usda.gov
Who was listed for access issues related to the full announcement?
The notice referenced Mary Sturgeon (802-951-6795) for access issues related to the full announcement.
What was the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number was USDANRCS501201.
When was the opportunity posted, and what were the close and archive dates?
It was originally posted on March 12, 2012. The closing date was April 17, 2012, and the archive date was May 17, 2012.
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