Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS NM 10 01
Apply for USDA NRCS NM 10 01
- The New Mexico State Office in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "2010 Conservation Innovation Grant Opportunity" 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 Apr 27, 2010 and posted on Apr 27, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 11, 2010 Applications must be received in the NRCS New Mexico State Office by 430 p.m. Mountain Standard Time (MST), on June 11, 2010.. (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.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- CIG applicants must be a federally recognized Indian Tribe, State, or local unit of government, non governmental organization, or individual.
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Opportunity Summary:
The 2010 Conservation Innovation Grant Opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number USDA NRCS NM 10 01) is a discretionary grant competition run by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) through its New Mexico State Office. The purpose of this funding is to encourage the development, testing, and broader adoption of innovative conservation approaches within New Mexico, especially ideas that can improve how conservation is planned, implemented, or demonstrated in real-world agricultural and natural resource settings. The program is positioned as a way to move new conservation practices and technologies from concept to on-the-ground use, helping producers and communities address resource concerns in more effective or efficient ways.
This opportunity is categorized under Agriculture and is tied to CFDA (now commonly referred to as Assistance Listing) 10.912, the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). While EQIP is widely known as a cost-share program that helps implement conservation practices, this Conservation Innovation Grants component focuses on innovation, meaning projects are expected to go beyond standard practice implementation and instead emphasize new approaches, new applications of existing approaches, or novel ways to demonstrate and accelerate adoption of conservation solutions.
NRCS anticipated approximately $150,000 total in FY 2010 funding for awards under this New Mexico solicitation. Awards were to be made through a competitive grants process, meaning proposals would be reviewed against other submitted applications and selected based on merit and alignment with program goals rather than being first-come, first-served. The maximum award amount (award ceiling) was $75,000, and the minimum (award floor) was listed as $0, which effectively signals there was no formal minimum request size, though practical project budgets typically need to be substantial enough to deliver measurable outcomes.
A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants needed to plan for contributing non-federal resources to meet the match expectations described in the full announcement. In practice, match can often include cash contributions or eligible in-kind support (such as staff time, equipment use, or donated services), but applicants would need to follow the specific rules and documentation standards laid out by NRCS for this opportunity.
Eligibility was broad and included federally recognized Indian Tribes, state or local units of government, non-governmental organizations, and individuals. The notice also indicates that additional eligibility clarification was provided in the full announcement under an "Additional Information on Eligibility" section, which is where any special conditions, restrictions, or required applicant characteristics would be spelled out. Importantly, the solicitation was specific to New Mexico, with applications accepted from within the state.
Key dates for this opportunity were as follows: it was posted on April 27, 2010, and applications were due by June 11, 2010. Applications had to be physically received at the NRCS New Mexico State Office by 4:30 p.m. Mountain Standard Time on the closing date, which is a strict receipt deadline rather than a postmark deadline. The archive date was July 11, 2010, indicating when the listing would be formally archived after the submission window closed.
For support or issues accessing the announcement, the listed contact was Seth Fiedler, CIG Program Manager, reachable by phone at (505) 761-4416. This contact point would typically handle questions about applicant eligibility, project fit, submission requirements, match expectations, and any technical issues related to obtaining or interpreting the full funding announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the 2010 Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) opportunity for New Mexico?
It is a discretionary, competitive grant opportunity run by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) through its New Mexico State Office. The program is designed to support projects that develop, test, and help expand the adoption of innovative conservation approaches in New Mexico.
What is the funding opportunity number for this solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number is USDA NRCS NM 10 01.
Which federal agency is administering this grant competition?
The grant competition is administered by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), specifically through the NRCS New Mexico State Office.
What is the main purpose of this grant?
The purpose is to encourage innovation in conservation by supporting projects that improve how conservation is planned, implemented, or demonstrated in real-world agricultural and natural resource settings in New Mexico. The intent is to help move promising conservation practices and technologies from concept to on-the-ground use.
What category does this funding opportunity fall under?
This opportunity is categorized under Agriculture.
How is this opportunity connected to EQIP?
This Conservation Innovation Grants opportunity is tied to CFDA/Assistance Listing 10.912, the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). While EQIP is commonly associated with cost-share implementation of conservation practices, the CIG component focuses on innovation and is meant to advance new approaches or new applications of existing approaches.
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number for this opportunity?
The Assistance Listing (formerly CFDA) number referenced is 10.912 (Environmental Quality Incentives Program - EQIP).
How much total funding was NRCS expecting to make available in FY 2010 for New Mexico awards?
NRCS anticipated approximately $150,000 total in FY 2010 funding for awards under this New Mexico solicitation.
What is the maximum grant amount an applicant could request?
The award ceiling (maximum award amount) was $75,000.
Is there a minimum amount that must be requested?
The award floor (minimum) was listed as $0, meaning there was no formal minimum request size stated in the listing.
Is this a first-come, first-served program?
No. Awards were to be made through a competitive grants process, meaning proposals would be reviewed and selected based on merit and alignment with program goals.
Does this opportunity require cost-share or matching funds?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants needed to contribute non-federal resources in accordance with the match expectations described in the full announcement.
What kinds of contributions might count toward the match?
The listing indicates applicants needed to plan for non-federal resources and notes that match can often include cash contributions or eligible in-kind support (such as staff time, equipment use, or donated services). Any match would need to follow the specific rules and documentation standards in the NRCS announcement.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad and included federally recognized Indian Tribes, state or local units of government, non-governmental organizations, and individuals. The listing also notes that additional eligibility clarification was provided in the full announcement under an "Additional Information on Eligibility" section.
Is this solicitation limited to New Mexico?
Yes. This solicitation was specific to New Mexico, with applications accepted from within the state.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 27, 2010.
What was the application deadline?
Applications were due by June 11, 2010.
Was the deadline based on postmark or receipt?
It was a strict receipt deadline. Applications had to be physically received at the NRCS New Mexico State Office by 4:30 p.m. Mountain Standard Time on the closing date (June 11, 2010).
What time zone applied to the submission cutoff time?
The cutoff time was 4:30 p.m. Mountain Standard Time (MST).
Where did the application need to arrive by the deadline?
Applications had to be physically received at the NRCS New Mexico State Office by the deadline time and date.
What does the archive date mean for this listing?
The archive date (July 11, 2010) indicates when the listing would be formally archived after the submission window closed.
Who can be contacted with questions about this opportunity?
The listed contact was Seth Fiedler, CIG Program Manager.
What is the phone number for the listed program contact?
Seth Fiedler could be reached by phone at (505) 761-4416.
What types of questions would the program contact typically handle?
Based on the listing, the contact point would typically handle questions related to applicant eligibility, project fit, submission requirements, match expectations, and support or issues accessing the full funding announcement.
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