Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS CIG NH 15 1
Apply for USDA NRCS CIG NH 15 1
- The USDA NRCS MSD Ft Worth Office in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) FY15" 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 30, 2015 and posted on Apr 28, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 5, 2015 Pre proposals must be received by NRCS before 400 p.m. on June 5, 2015. NRCS will announce selected pre proposals by June 12, 2015. Selected applicants will then be required to submit a full proposal package to NRCS by 400 p.m. on July 17, 2015.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $195,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $195,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
- To be eligible, projects must involve producers who meet the EQIP eligibility requirements set forth in 1466.6(b)(1) through (3). Additional information regarding EQIP eligibility requirements can be found at http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/national/programs/financial/eqip. Participating producers are not required to have an EQIP contract.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) FY15 opportunity is a competitive USDA program run through the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) that is meant to push new, practical conservation ideas into real-world use. The point of CIG is to help develop, test, and encourage adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies, especially those that can be demonstrated and then replicated more broadly. This specific announcement applies to New Hampshire applicants and projects, with funding coming through NRCS and tied to the broader Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) framework (CFDA 10.912).
For FY 2015 in New Hampshire, NRCS expected to make up to about 195,000 dollars available in total, with an anticipated number of awards around 10. Individual awards were expected to fall between a minimum (floor) of 25,000 dollars and a maximum (ceiling) of 195,000 dollars, meaning a single project could theoretically receive the full available amount, but the program also allows smaller awards so multiple projects can be supported. Grants could support projects lasting from 1 to 3 years, which signals that NRCS was looking for efforts that can move beyond planning and into field testing, demonstration, evaluation, and outreach within a relatively short timeframe.
The funding instrument is a grant and the opportunity is classified as discretionary, meaning awards are made through a competitive selection process rather than by formula. A cost-share or matching contribution is required, so applicants needed to bring non-federal resources to the table and show that they have committed partner support or other funding to help carry the work. Eligibility was broadly described as unrestricted, meaning governmental entities, non-governmental organizations, and individuals could apply, as long as they meet any additional conditions in the full announcement.
A key eligibility condition is that funded projects must involve agricultural producers who meet EQIP eligibility requirements under the cited regulatory sections (7 CFR 1466.6(b)(1) through (3)). Importantly, producers participating in the project do not have to already have an EQIP contract, but they do have to be eligible under EQIP rules. In practical terms, this requirement anchors the innovation work in real agricultural operations and ensures the project aligns with NRCS program priorities and producer eligibility standards, even if the project is not itself an EQIP contract action.
The application process used a two-step timeline. First, pre-proposals had to be submitted to NRCS by 4:00 p.m. on June 5, 2015. NRCS planned to announce which pre-proposals were selected by June 12, 2015, and only those selected applicants would be invited to submit a full proposal package. Full proposals were then due by 4:00 p.m. on July 17, 2015. This structure is typically used to reduce the burden on both applicants and reviewers by screening for fit and competitiveness before requiring a complete proposal.
The opportunity was posted on April 28, 2015, created on April 30, 2015, and carried an archive date of July 5, 2015. The administering office is listed as USDA NRCS MSD Ft Worth Office, while the work and applicant pool are specific to New Hampshire. For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement or navigating the process, the listed point of contact was Brandon Smith, New Hampshire CIG Coordinator, reachable by phone at 603-868-9931 extension 111. Additional program context and resources were referenced through the New Hampshire NRCS home page and the national EQIP eligibility information page.
Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) FY15 - New Hampshire (NRCS) FAQs
1) What is the Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) FY15 opportunity?
The Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) FY15 opportunity is a competitive USDA program administered by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). It is designed to move new, practical conservation ideas into real-world use by supporting the development, testing, demonstration, evaluation, and outreach of innovative conservation approaches and technologies.
2) What is the main purpose of CIG funding?
The purpose is to help develop, test, and encourage adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies, especially those that can be demonstrated successfully and then replicated more broadly.
3) Who administers this opportunity?
The opportunity is administered by USDA NRCS, with the administering office listed as the USDA NRCS MSD Ft Worth Office. The opportunity itself applies to New Hampshire applicants and projects.
4) Is this opportunity specific to New Hampshire?
Yes. This specific announcement applies to New Hampshire applicants and projects, even though it is part of a broader USDA NRCS program structure.
5) How is this CIG opportunity connected to EQIP?
This CIG funding is tied to the broader Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) framework and is associated with CFDA 10.912. In addition, there is a key requirement that funded projects involve agricultural producers who meet EQIP eligibility requirements.
6) What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
7) Is this grant competitive?
Yes. The opportunity is classified as discretionary, meaning awards are made through a competitive selection process rather than by formula.
8) How much funding was expected to be available in New Hampshire for FY 2015?
NRCS expected to make up to about $195,000 available in total for FY 2015 in New Hampshire.
9) How many awards were anticipated?
The anticipated number of awards was around 10.
10) What is the minimum and maximum award size?
Individual awards were expected to range from a minimum (floor) of $25,000 to a maximum (ceiling) of $195,000.
11) Could one project receive the entire amount available?
Yes. Because the maximum award is the same as the total amount expected to be available (about $195,000), a single project could theoretically receive the full available amount, although smaller awards are also allowed so multiple projects can be supported.
12) How long can CIG projects last under this announcement?
Projects could be supported for durations of 1 to 3 years.
13) What does the 1 to 3 year project period imply about expected activities?
The 1 to 3 year timeframe signals that NRCS was looking for efforts that move beyond planning and into field testing, demonstration, evaluation, and outreach within a relatively short period.
14) Is a match or cost-share required?
Yes. A cost-share or matching contribution is required. Applicants needed to bring non-federal resources and show committed partner support or other funding to help carry out the work.
15) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility was described as unrestricted, meaning governmental entities, non-governmental organizations, and individuals could apply, as long as they meet any additional conditions in the full announcement.
16) Are there special eligibility conditions related to agricultural producers?
Yes. Funded projects must involve agricultural producers who meet EQIP eligibility requirements under 7 CFR 1466.6(b)(1) through (3).
17) Do participating producers need to already have an EQIP contract?
No. Producers participating in the project do not have to already have an EQIP contract, but they do have to be eligible under EQIP rules.
18) Why does the opportunity require EQIP-eligible producers?
This requirement anchors the innovation work in real agricultural operations and helps ensure the project aligns with NRCS program priorities and producer eligibility standards, even if the project is not itself an EQIP contract action.
19) What was the application process format?
The opportunity used a two-step process with a pre-proposal stage followed by an invitation-only full proposal stage.
20) When were pre-proposals due?
Pre-proposals had to be submitted to NRCS by 4:00 p.m. on June 5, 2015.
21) When were pre-proposal selections expected to be announced?
NRCS planned to announce which pre-proposals were selected by June 12, 2015.
22) Who could submit a full proposal?
Only applicants whose pre-proposals were selected would be invited to submit a full proposal package.
23) When were full proposals due?
Full proposals were due by 4:00 p.m. on July 17, 2015.
24) Why did NRCS use a two-step (pre-proposal then full proposal) timeline?
This structure is typically used to reduce the burden on both applicants and reviewers by screening for fit and competitiveness before requiring a complete proposal.
25) When was this opportunity posted, created, and archived?
The opportunity was posted on April 28, 2015, created on April 30, 2015, and had an archive date of July 5, 2015.
26) What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 10.912.
27) Who was the point of contact for help with the announcement or application process?
The listed point of contact was Brandon Smith, New Hampshire CIG Coordinator.
28) How can applicants reach the point of contact?
Brandon Smith could be reached by phone at 603-868-9931 extension 111.
29) Where were additional resources referenced?
Additional program context and resources were referenced through the New Hampshire NRCS home page and the national EQIP eligibility information page.
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