Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS OH CIG GEN0010276
The Ohio NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) opportunity is a discretionary grant program offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA NRCS) under CFDA 10.912, which is tied to the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). The core purpose of this funding is to spark the creation, testing, and broader adoption of new or improved conservation approaches and technologies. In practical terms, NRCS is looking for projects that push beyond standard practice and demonstrate innovative methods that can improve natural resource outcomes in agriculture and related landscapes.
This particular announcement is specific to projects that will be carried out in the state of Ohio. For fiscal year 2019, NRCS set aside up to 150,000 total for Ohio CIG awards, with an expected total of about two awards based on the funding amount and the stated award limits. Individual awards are capped at 75,000, meaning no single project can receive more than that amount under this solicitation. Projects can run from one to three years, giving applicants flexibility to propose anything from shorter pilot demonstrations to multi-year efforts that include development, field validation, and outreach to encourage adoption.
Eligibility is broad. NRCS invited applications from all non-federal entities and individuals, with one clear exclusion: federal agencies cannot apply. The opportunity listing categorizes eligible applicants as "Others" with additional eligibility clarification in the full notice, but the key takeaway is that the program is open to a wide range of non-federal applicants who can credibly execute conservation innovation work in Ohio.
Administratively, this is a grant (not a loan or cooperative agreement), and it falls under the funding activity area of agriculture and natural resources. The funding opportunity title is "Ohio NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants," and the opportunity number is USDA NRCS OH CIG GEN0010276. The notice was created on June 6, 2019, and the original application deadline was July 12, 2019, at 5:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time.Apply for USDA NRCS OH CIG GEN0010276
- The Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service in the agriculture, natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Ohio 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.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 06, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 12, 2019 500 PM Eastern Day Light Saving Time July 12, 2019. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- 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: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Ohio NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG)
What is the Ohio NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) opportunity?
The Ohio NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) opportunity is a discretionary grant program offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA NRCS). It is listed under CFDA 10.912 and is tied to the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP).
What is the main purpose of this grant program?
The core purpose is to stimulate the creation, testing, and wider adoption of new or improved conservation approaches and technologies. NRCS is looking for projects that go beyond standard practice and demonstrate innovative methods that improve natural resource outcomes in agriculture and related landscapes.
Is this opportunity limited to Ohio?
Yes. This announcement is specific to projects that will be carried out in the state of Ohio.
What types of projects is NRCS looking to fund under this solicitation?
NRCS is looking for projects that demonstrate innovation in conservation methods or technologies, with an emphasis on approaches that can improve natural resource outcomes. Projects are expected to move beyond standard practice and support broader adoption through demonstration and related efforts.
How much total funding is available for Ohio CIG awards for fiscal year 2019?
For fiscal year 2019, NRCS set aside up to $150,000 total for Ohio CIG awards under this announcement.
How many awards does NRCS expect to make?
Based on the total funding amount and the stated award limits, NRCS expected to make about two awards.
What is the maximum award amount per project?
Individual awards are capped at $75,000. No single project can receive more than $75,000 under this solicitation.
How long can a project last?
Projects can run from one to three years. This allows applicants to propose shorter pilot demonstrations or multi-year projects that may include development, field validation, and outreach intended to encourage adoption.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad. NRCS invited applications from all non-federal entities and individuals. The clear exclusion stated in the opportunity information is that federal agencies cannot apply.
Are federal agencies allowed to apply?
No. Federal agencies cannot apply for this opportunity.
What type of funding instrument is this (grant, loan, or cooperative agreement)?
This opportunity is a grant.
What is the funding activity area for this program?
The funding activity area is agriculture and natural resources.
What is the official funding opportunity title?
The official title is "Ohio NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants."
What is the funding opportunity number?
The opportunity number is USDA NRCS OH CIG GEN0010276.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 10.912.
How is this opportunity connected to EQIP?
The CFDA listing (10.912) is tied to the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), and the CIG opportunity is described as being offered under that EQIP-linked CFDA program.
When was the notice created?
The notice was created on June 6, 2019.
What was the application deadline?
The original application deadline was July 12, 2019, at 5:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time.
Does the provided information indicate whether the deadline has been extended?
No. The information provided only states the original application deadline of July 12, 2019, at 5:00 PM EDT.
Does the provided information specify additional eligibility details beyond "non-federal entities and individuals"?
The listing categorizes eligible applicants as "Others" and notes that additional eligibility clarification is in the full notice. Beyond that, the key point provided is that the program is open to a wide range of non-federal applicants who can credibly execute conservation innovation work in Ohio.
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