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- The Vermont State Office in the agriculture energy environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "VERMONT CONSERVATION INNOVATION GRANT (CIG)" 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, 2011 and posted on Feb 25, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 5, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $185,000.00 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: Private institutions of higher education Individuals State governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education 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 Small businesses Independent school districts.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Vermont Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) is a competitive grant opportunity offered by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Vermont State Office to encourage new and creative conservation practices, tools, and technologies. The focus is on moving innovative ideas from concept to real-world use, helping conservation partners test, demonstrate, and accelerate adoption of approaches that improve natural resource outcomes in agriculture and related land uses. For FY 2011, NRCS Vermont expected to have about $185,000 available statewide, to be distributed through a competitive selection process. A key requirement is that funded projects must be carried out within the state of Vermont; proposals that are not Vermont-implemented are not considered.
Funding is provided as discretionary grant awards, with an estimated four awards anticipated. Individual awards can range from $0 up to a maximum (award ceiling) of $75,000, depending on the strength and scope of the proposal and available funding. The program listing ties to CFDA 10.912, the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). The announcement indicates there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement for this opportunity, which can reduce barriers for applicants that may not have access to cash match or in-kind contributions.
Projects are expected to last between one and three years. NRCS Vermont noted six categories of natural resource concerns or technology needs for the FY 2011 state competition, meaning proposals were expected to align with one or more Vermont-identified priority areas. While the summary does not list the six categories, the full announcement referenced in the posting would provide the specific priority topics and the objectives NRCS expects projects to address, along with the evaluation criteria used to score and rank submissions.
Eligibility is broad and includes both governmental and non-governmental applicants. Eligible applicants include individuals; state governments; city or township governments; independent school districts; tribal governments (federally recognized) and other tribal organizations; private and public institutions of higher education; nonprofits (including both 501(c)(3) organizations and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, other than higher-education institutions); and for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profit entities that are not small businesses). This wide eligibility is designed to encourage participation from universities, conservation groups, local governments, producer-aligned entities, and private-sector innovators who can pilot or demonstrate scalable conservation solutions.
The application deadline for this FY 2011 competition was 4:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on Tuesday, April 5, 2011, and applications had to be received by the NRCS Vermont State Office by that time (not merely postmarked). The opportunity was posted February 25, 2011, and later archived May 5, 2011. Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Patricia Pickett, Contract Specialist, at 802-951-6795. The full details and supporting materials were available through the Vermont NRCS homepage and the FY11 CIG announcement link referenced in the notice.
Vermont Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) - FAQs (FY 2011)
What is the Vermont Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG)?
The Vermont Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) is a competitive grant opportunity offered by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Vermont State Office to encourage new and creative conservation practices, tools, and technologies. It is designed to help move innovative ideas from concept to real-world use by supporting testing, demonstration, and efforts that accelerate adoption of approaches that improve natural resource outcomes in agriculture and related land uses.
Who is offering this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Vermont State Office.
Is this a competitive grant?
Yes. Funding is distributed through a competitive selection process, and proposals are scored and ranked using evaluation criteria described in the full announcement.
How much funding was expected to be available statewide for FY 2011?
For FY 2011, NRCS Vermont expected to have about $185,000 available statewide, to be awarded through the competition.
How many awards were anticipated?
The announcement estimated that about four awards were anticipated.
What is the award size (minimum and maximum)?
Individual awards could range from $0 up to a maximum (award ceiling) of $75,000. The exact award amount would depend on the strength and scope of the proposal and the availability of funding.
Is there a cost-share or matching requirement?
No. The announcement indicates there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement for this opportunity.
How long can projects last?
Projects were expected to last between one and three years.
Do projects have to take place in Vermont?
Yes. A key requirement is that funded projects must be carried out within the state of Vermont. Proposals that are not Vermont-implemented are not considered.
What types of projects is the program trying to support?
The program focuses on innovative conservation practices, tools, and technologies, with an emphasis on testing, demonstrating, and accelerating adoption of approaches that improve natural resource outcomes in agriculture and related land uses.
Are there priority topics or categories that proposals must align with?
Yes. NRCS Vermont noted six categories of natural resource concerns or technology needs for the FY 2011 state competition. Proposals were expected to align with one or more Vermont-identified priority areas. The specific six categories were not listed in the summary provided and were referenced as being available in the full announcement.
Where can applicants find the specific priority areas and evaluation criteria?
The full announcement referenced in the notice was expected to provide the specific priority topics, the objectives NRCS expects projects to address, and the evaluation criteria used to score and rank submissions. Supporting materials were available through the Vermont NRCS homepage and the FY11 CIG announcement link referenced in the posting.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes both governmental and non-governmental applicants. Eligible applicants include: individuals; state governments; city or township governments; independent school districts; tribal governments (federally recognized) and other tribal organizations; private and public institutions of higher education; nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) organizations and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, other than higher-education institutions); and for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profit entities that are not small businesses).
Can individuals apply, or is it limited to organizations?
Individuals are listed among the eligible applicants, along with many types of organizations.
Can for-profit businesses apply?
Yes. For-profit organizations are eligible, including small businesses and for-profit entities that are not small businesses.
Can nonprofits apply if they do not have 501(c)(3) status?
Yes. The eligibility list includes certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher-education institutions).
Are tribal governments and tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. Federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations are included as eligible applicants.
Are universities and colleges eligible to apply?
Yes. Both private and public institutions of higher education are included in the eligible applicant types.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The program listing ties to CFDA 10.912, the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP).
What was the application deadline for the FY 2011 competition?
The application deadline for FY 2011 was 4:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on Tuesday, April 5, 2011.
Does the application have to be received by the deadline, or just postmarked?
Applications had to be received by the NRCS Vermont State Office by 4:00 p.m. EDT on April 5, 2011. Being postmarked by the deadline was not sufficient.
When was the opportunity posted and when was it archived?
The opportunity was posted on February 25, 2011, and later archived on May 5, 2011.
Who can applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Patricia Pickett, Contract Specialist, at 802-951-6795.
What type of award is used for funding under this opportunity?
Funding is provided as discretionary grant awards.
What makes this opportunity easier for applicants without matching funds?
The announcement indicates there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which can reduce barriers for applicants that may not have access to cash match or in-kind contributions.
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