Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS OH CIG 17 01
The Ohio Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG), offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), is a competitive discretionary grant program designed to speed up the real-world use of innovative conservation practices that also support agricultural production. The main idea is to leverage federal conservation investments to help farmers, communities, and partner organizations adopt approaches and technologies that improve environmental outcomes (such as soil health, water quality, and other natural resource benefits) while remaining workable at the farm and landscape level. A key expectation is that successful projects will move beyond one-off demonstrations and help push proven conservation methods into broader use, either by being incorporated into NRCS technical manuals and guidance or by being taken up widely in the private sector.
This opportunity focuses on applying, demonstrating, and scaling conservation strategies that have already shown promise, rather than funding early-stage research. CIG supports "on-the-ground" innovation such as pilot projects and field demonstrations that show how a practice works under practical conditions and how it can be replicated. Traditional research projects are generally not supported, with one important exception: on-farm conservation research. In this program, on-farm conservation research means a structured investigation aimed at answering a clear conservation question using a statistically valid study design. That includes using farm-scale equipment on real farm fields, building in an appropriate number of replications, and conducting statistical analysis so the results are credible and transferable. Even then, NRCS limits research support to work that clearly stimulates innovative natural resource management approaches tied to agriculture.
Projects may be single-year or multi-year, but they cannot exceed three years in length, and proposals must come from eligible applicants based in Ohio. Eligibility is broad and includes federally recognized Native American tribal governments, state and local governments (including counties, cities/townships, and special districts), public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, individuals, and for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profits that are not small businesses). The funding listing is associated with CFDA number 10.912 and is categorized under agriculture, environment, and natural resources. For this specific opportunity listing (USDA NRCS OH CIG 17 01), the maximum award amount (award ceiling) is $75,000, and the listing indicates an expectation of up to 50 awards.
The selection process is structured and competitive. After submission, proposals are first screened to confirm they are complete and compliant with the notice requirements; incomplete or noncompliant submissions are removed from consideration and applicants are notified. Proposals that pass this initial screen are then evaluated by a technical peer review panel using the program's published evaluation criteria. Following peer review, proposals and reviews move to the Ohio Review Board, which makes recommendations to the NRCS State Conservationist. The State Conservationist makes the final funding selections. Key administrative details in the source listing include a creation date of December 22, 2016, and an original closing date of February 17, 2017, reflecting the timeline for that funding round.Apply for USDA NRCS OH CIG 17 01
- The Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service in the agriculture, environment, natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Ohio Conservation Innovation Grant" 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 Dec 22, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 17, 2017. (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 50 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Nonprofits having 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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Ohio Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) - FAQs
What is the Ohio Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG)?
The Ohio Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) is a competitive, discretionary grant program offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). It is designed to speed up real-world adoption of innovative conservation practices that also support agricultural production.
What is the main purpose of this grant program?
The program aims to leverage federal conservation investments to help farmers, communities, and partner organizations adopt approaches and technologies that improve environmental outcomes (such as soil health and water quality) while still being workable at the farm and landscape level.
What kinds of results does NRCS expect from funded projects?
A key expectation is that projects will move beyond one-off demonstrations and help push proven conservation methods into broader use. This broader adoption may occur through incorporation into NRCS technical manuals and guidance or through widespread uptake in the private sector.
Does this opportunity fund early-stage research?
No. This opportunity focuses on applying, demonstrating, and scaling conservation strategies that have already shown promise, rather than funding early-stage research.
What types of projects are generally supported?
CIG supports on-the-ground innovation such as pilot projects and field demonstrations that show how a conservation practice works under practical conditions and how it can be replicated.
Are traditional research projects allowed?
Traditional research projects are generally not supported under this opportunity.
Is any kind of research allowed at all?
Yes, there is one important exception: on-farm conservation research. NRCS limits research support to work that clearly stimulates innovative natural resource management approaches tied to agriculture.
What does "on-farm conservation research" mean in this program?
In this program, on-farm conservation research is a structured investigation designed to answer a clear conservation question using a statistically valid study design. It involves using farm-scale equipment on real farm fields, including an appropriate number of replications, and conducting statistical analysis so results are credible and transferable.
How long can a project last?
Projects may be single-year or multi-year, but they cannot exceed three years in length.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants must be based in Ohio. Eligibility includes federally recognized Native American tribal governments, state and local governments (including counties, cities/townships, and special districts), public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, individuals, and for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profits that are not small businesses).
Do applicants have to be located in Ohio?
Yes. Proposals must come from eligible applicants based in Ohio.
Are for-profit organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. For-profit organizations are eligible, including small businesses and other for-profit entities that are not small businesses.
Are individuals eligible to apply?
Yes. Individuals are listed among the eligible applicant types.
Are nonprofit organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status are eligible.
Are colleges and universities eligible to apply?
Yes. Both public and private institutions of higher education are eligible.
Are government entities eligible to apply?
Yes. Eligibility includes state and local governments (including counties, cities/townships, and special districts), as well as federally recognized Native American tribal governments.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The funding listing is associated with CFDA number 10.912.
What categories does this grant fall under?
The listing is categorized under agriculture, environment, and natural resources.
What is the maximum award amount?
For the specific opportunity listing (USDA NRCS OH CIG 17 01), the maximum award amount (award ceiling) is $75,000.
How many awards are expected?
The listing indicates an expectation of up to 50 awards.
How are applications reviewed and selected?
The process is structured and competitive. Proposals are first screened for completeness and compliance with the notice requirements. Incomplete or noncompliant submissions are removed from consideration and applicants are notified. Proposals that pass the initial screening are evaluated by a technical peer review panel using published evaluation criteria. After peer review, proposals and reviews go to the Ohio Review Board, which makes recommendations to the NRCS State Conservationist. The State Conservationist makes the final funding selections.
What happens if a proposal is incomplete or noncompliant?
Incomplete or noncompliant submissions are removed from consideration during the initial screening stage, and applicants are notified.
Who makes the final funding decision?
The NRCS State Conservationist makes the final funding selections, based on recommendations from the Ohio Review Board and the results of the technical peer review.
What is the opportunity listing identifier mentioned in the description?
The specific opportunity listing referenced is USDA NRCS OH CIG 17 01.
What were the key dates for the funding round described?
The source listing includes a creation date of December 22, 2016, and an original closing date of February 17, 2017.
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