Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS AZ CIG 18 001
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) opened its Arizona Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) competition for Federal Fiscal Year 2018 to encourage new, practical conservation ideas and to help move promising approaches from concept to real-world use. The core purpose of this opportunity is to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation technologies, tools, and methods that can be implemented within Arizona. In other words, the program is designed to help applicants test or demonstrate fresh conservation solutions that could be replicated more broadly if they prove effective.
This funding opportunity is a discretionary grant program (CFDA 10.912) offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Under this specific Arizona announcement (Funding Opportunity Number: USDA NRCS AZ CIG 18 001), NRCS set aside a total of up to $75,000 for FY 2018, with the expectation of making one award. The award ceiling for a single project is $75,000, meaning the maximum any one applicant could receive under this announcement is the full amount available. Projects are allowed to run from one to three years, giving applicants flexibility to propose either shorter pilots or multi-year efforts that require more time to implement and evaluate.
Eligibility is broad and is intended to include most non-federal partners who can carry out conservation innovation work. The only entities explicitly excluded are federal agencies. Eligible applicants include state, county, and local governments (including special districts); independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education; federally recognized Native American tribal governments and other tribal organizations; nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not institutions of higher education when categorized in those nonprofit groupings); for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profit entities); and individuals. This wide eligibility pool reflects the program's interest in bringing in ideas from many sectors, from academic research and extension-style demonstrations to private-sector technology development and producer-led innovation.
The application window for this opportunity opened with the announcement dated February 22, 2018, and the original application deadline was May 4, 2018. The overall emphasis is on projects that take place in Arizona and that align with NRCS's conservation mission by advancing innovative approaches or technologies that improve conservation outcomes.Apply for USDA NRCS AZ CIG 18 001
- The Department of Agriculture, Washington State Office in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Announcement for Program Funding for NRCS's Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal Fiscal Year 2018- Arizona" 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 Feb 22, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 04, 2018. (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 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), 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, Private institutions of higher education, Individuals, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses.
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FAQs: USDA NRCS Arizona Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) - FY 2018
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Arizona Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) competition for Federal Fiscal Year (FY) 2018.
What is the main purpose of the Arizona CIG program?
The core purpose is to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation technologies, tools, and methods that can be implemented within Arizona. The program is intended to encourage new, practical conservation ideas and help move promising approaches from concept to real-world use.
What types of projects is this funding intended to support?
The opportunity is designed to support projects that test or demonstrate fresh conservation solutions. The focus is on practical innovation that can be implemented in Arizona and, if successful, could be replicated more broadly.
Is this a formula grant or a competitive/discretionary grant?
This is a discretionary grant program.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number listed for this program is 10.912.
What is the funding opportunity number for this Arizona announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is USDA NRCS AZ CIG 18 001.
Who is the federal agency offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).
How much total funding was available under this FY 2018 Arizona announcement?
NRCS set aside a total of up to $75,000 for FY 2018 under this specific Arizona announcement.
How many awards did NRCS expect to make?
The announcement indicated an expectation of making one award.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling) for a single project?
The award ceiling for a single project is $75,000. This means one applicant could receive up to the full amount available under the announcement.
What is the project period (how long can a project last)?
Projects are allowed to run from one to three years.
Can applicants propose either short pilots or multi-year efforts?
Yes. The program allows project lengths of one to three years, giving applicants flexibility to propose shorter pilots or multi-year efforts that require more time to implement and evaluate.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and intended to include most non-federal partners. Eligible applicants include:
- State, county, and local governments (including special districts)
- Independent school districts
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments and other tribal organizations
- Nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not institutions of higher education when categorized in those nonprofit groupings)
- For-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profit entities)
- Individuals
Are federal agencies eligible to apply?
No. The only entities explicitly excluded are federal agencies.
Do nonprofits need to have 501(c)(3) status to apply?
No. The announcement indicates nonprofit organizations may apply with or without 501(c)(3) status, as long as they are not institutions of higher education when categorized in those nonprofit groupings.
Are for-profit companies and small businesses eligible?
Yes. For-profit organizations, including small businesses and other for-profit entities, are listed as eligible applicants.
Are individuals eligible to apply?
Yes. Individuals are included in the eligible applicant categories.
Are tribal governments and tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments and other tribal organizations are listed as eligible applicants.
Are schools and universities eligible to apply?
Yes. Independent school districts, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and private institutions of higher education are all listed as eligible.
Does the project need to take place in Arizona?
Yes. The overall emphasis is on projects that take place in Arizona and that can be implemented within Arizona.
What does NRCS mean by "conservation innovation" in this context?
Based on the announcement description, conservation innovation refers to innovative conservation technologies, tools, and methods, as well as new and practical ideas that can be tested or demonstrated and then moved into real-world use.
What is the key goal beyond testing new ideas?
A key goal is to help move promising approaches from concept to real-world use. Projects are also described as potentially replicable more broadly if they prove effective.
When did the application window open?
The application window opened with the announcement dated February 22, 2018.
What was the application deadline?
The original application deadline was May 4, 2018.
What conservation mission alignment is expected?
Projects are expected to align with NRCS's conservation mission by advancing innovative approaches or technologies that improve conservation outcomes.
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