Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS VA 14 01
Apply for USDA NRCS VA 14 01
- The Virginia State Office in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Virginia 2014 Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) Funding Announcement" 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 6, 2014 and posted on Mar 6, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 2, 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 $350,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $350,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 9 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Independent school districts Special district governments State governments City or township governments Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education 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 County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Individuals.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Virginia 2014 Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) Funding Announcement is a competitive grant opportunity offered by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) through its Virginia State Office. The program is designed to encourage new and creative conservation approaches, tools, and technologies, with the larger goal of speeding up real-world adoption of innovative practices that improve natural resource outcomes in Virginia. CIG is tied to USDA conservation priorities and is associated with CFDA 10.912, the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), meaning projects are generally expected to support on-the-ground conservation results and practical implementation, not just planning or research for its own sake.
For fiscal year 2014, NRCS anticipated up to $350,000 total available statewide for this competition, with an estimated 9 awards expected. Projects can run from 1 to 3 years in duration. The funding is provided as grants, and there is a cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants should be prepared to contribute non-federal resources as part of the project budget. While the notice states the total funding and expected number of awards, applicants should pay close attention to the stated award size limits; the announcement indicates that individual grants will not exceed $75,000, which effectively frames proposals as smaller, pilot-scale, or demonstration-oriented efforts meant to prove or accelerate promising conservation innovations.
Eligibility is broad and includes both organizational and individual applicants. Eligible applicants listed in the announcement include state and local government entities (such as county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, and state governments), public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, small businesses, other for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), public and Indian housing authorities, independent school districts, Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) and other tribal organizations, and individuals. This wide eligibility reflects the program intent to draw innovation from many corners, including academia, industry, producers, nonprofit conservation groups, and local public agencies.
The application process is competitive and compliance-driven. NRCS will screen applications for completeness and adherence to the requirements in the notice, and any incomplete applications will be removed from consideration. Applicants whose submissions are eliminated for incompleteness will be notified by mail, which underscores the importance of following the application instructions precisely and ensuring all required components are included and properly formatted.
The deadline for submission was firm: applications had to be received at the NRCS State Office in Richmond, Virginia, by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on Friday, May 2, 2014. The announcement emphasizes receipt by the deadline (not just postmark), so applicants using mail or courier services would have needed to plan ahead to avoid late delivery. Applications submitted by hand delivery, express mail, or overnight courier were directed to Blaine Delaney, CIG Program Manager, USDA-NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants Program, 1606 Santa Rosa Road, Suite 209, Richmond, VA 23229-5014, with a contact phone number of (804) 287-1691 for hand-delivered pre-proposals and applications. Applications sent via the U.S. Postal Service used the same street address and suite information. For program questions, the primary point of contact was Blaine Delaney at (804) 287-1663 or blaine.delaney@va.usda.gov. For technical issues accessing the full announcement electronically, the notice also provided a contact: Allen Hunt, Contract Specialist, at (804) 287-1666. The funding opportunity was posted March 6, 2014, closed May 2, 2014, and was archived July 15, 2014. The Grants.gov listing referenced by the announcement is http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/home.html, and the official opportunity identifier was USDA NRCS VA 14 01.
Virginia 2014 Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) - FAQs
What is the Virginia 2014 Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) opportunity?
It is a competitive grant opportunity offered by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) through the Virginia State Office. The program is designed to encourage new and creative conservation approaches, tools, and technologies, with the goal of speeding up real-world adoption of innovative practices that improve natural resource outcomes in Virginia.
Which agency is offering this funding?
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Virginia State Office.
What is the main purpose of the CIG program in Virginia?
The program focuses on innovation in conservation and aims to accelerate adoption of promising practices, tools, and technologies that lead to improved natural resource outcomes in Virginia. The emphasis is on practical implementation and on-the-ground conservation results rather than planning or research by itself.
How is this grant program related to EQIP and CFDA 10.912?
The announcement notes that CIG is associated with CFDA 10.912, the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). As described, this connection signals that projects are generally expected to support practical, on-the-ground conservation outcomes and implementation.
How much total funding was available for this competition?
NRCS anticipated up to $350,000 total available statewide for fiscal year 2014 under this Virginia competition.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The announcement estimated about 9 awards.
What is the maximum award size for an individual grant?
Individual grants would not exceed $75,000.
What does the $75,000 maximum grant size imply about project scope?
Because individual awards are capped at $75,000, proposals are effectively framed as smaller, pilot-scale, or demonstration-oriented efforts intended to prove or accelerate innovative conservation approaches.
What is the allowable project period?
Projects could run from 1 to 3 years in duration.
Is this funding provided as a grant or another type of assistance?
The funding is provided as grants.
Is a match or cost share required?
Yes. The announcement states there is a cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants should be prepared to contribute non-federal resources as part of the project budget.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes both organizations and individuals. Eligible applicants listed include:
- State and local government entities (including county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, and state governments)
- Public and private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status
- Small businesses
- Other for-profit organizations (other than small businesses)
- Public and Indian housing authorities
- Independent school districts
- Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) and other tribal organizations
- Individuals
Are individuals allowed to apply, or only organizations?
Individuals are explicitly listed as eligible applicants, in addition to many types of organizations.
Is the application process competitive?
Yes. The opportunity is described as a competitive grant opportunity.
Will NRCS review applications for completeness?
Yes. NRCS will screen applications for completeness and adherence to the requirements in the notice.
What happens if an application is incomplete?
Any incomplete applications will be removed from consideration. Applicants whose submissions are eliminated for incompleteness will be notified by mail.
What was the submission deadline for this funding announcement?
Applications had to be received at the NRCS State Office in Richmond, Virginia, by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on Friday, May 2, 2014.
Was the deadline based on receipt or postmark?
The announcement emphasized receipt by the deadline, not just postmark. Applicants using mail or courier services would have needed to plan for delivery time.
Where were applications submitted or delivered?
Applications submitted by hand delivery, express mail, or overnight courier were directed to:
Blaine Delaney, CIG Program Manager
USDA-NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants Program
1606 Santa Rosa Road, Suite 209
Richmond, VA 23229-5014
Did the U.S. Postal Service use a different address?
No. Applications sent via the U.S. Postal Service used the same street address and suite information (1606 Santa Rosa Road, Suite 209, Richmond, VA 23229-5014).
Who was the program contact for questions about the opportunity?
Blaine Delaney was listed as the primary point of contact for program questions, reachable at (804) 287-1663 or blaine.delaney@va.usda.gov.
Was there a separate contact for technical issues accessing the announcement?
Yes. For technical issues accessing the full announcement electronically, the notice provided Allen Hunt, Contract Specialist, at (804) 287-1666.
What phone number was provided for hand-delivered pre-proposals and applications?
The announcement listed (804) 287-1691 for hand-delivered pre-proposals and applications.
When was the opportunity posted, closed, and archived?
Posted March 6, 2014; closed May 2, 2014; archived July 15, 2014.
What was the official opportunity identifier?
USDA NRCS VA 14 01.
Where could applicants find the Grants.gov listing referenced in the announcement?
The Grants.gov site referenced was: http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/home.html
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