Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS MD 12 001
Apply for USDA NRCS MD 12 001
- The Maryland State Office in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) Fiscal Year (FY) 2012" 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 26, 2012 and posted on Apr 26, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 25, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $300,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $75,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 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.
- Applicants are requested from eligible governmental or non governmental organizations or individuals for competitive consideration fo grant awards for projects between 1 and 3 years in duration.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) Fiscal Year (FY) 2012 opportunity is a competitive grant program offered by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) through its Maryland State Office. The main purpose of the program is to encourage new, practical conservation ideas by helping develop, demonstrate, and promote innovative conservation approaches and technologies. In other words, the funding is meant to move promising conservation concepts beyond theory and into real-world use, supporting efforts that can be adopted more broadly by farmers, land managers, communities, or conservation partners.
This specific announcement applies to projects that are located entirely within the state of Maryland, even though applicants may come from any of the 50 states as well as U.S. territories and island areas listed in the notice (including Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands). That structure makes it possible for organizations or individuals outside Maryland to apply, as long as the work they propose will be carried out fully within Maryland.
NRCS estimated roughly 300,000 in total funding available for this FY 2012 round, with an expectation of about 4 awards. The maximum award size (the ceiling) is 75,000 per project. Grants are intended to support projects lasting between 1 and 3 years, which signals that NRCS is looking for initiatives that can produce measurable progress within a relatively defined timeframe, such as piloting an approach, testing it under Maryland conditions, evaluating results, and sharing what was learned so others can replicate or scale it.
The opportunity is listed as a discretionary grant under a natural resources funding activity category, and it is connected to CFDA 10.912, the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning recipients should expect to contribute non-federal resources toward the project. In practical terms, that often includes cash contributions, in-kind services, staff time, equipment use, partner support, or other allowable contributions that help cover part of the overall project cost and demonstrate commitment and capacity to carry out the work.
Eligibility is described as unrestricted in the listing, with the additional clarification that applications are requested from eligible governmental or non-governmental organizations or individuals. This indicates a broad applicant pool that can include public agencies, local or regional governments, nonprofits, universities, producer groups, conservation organizations, private entities, and individual applicants, provided they meet any detailed requirements described in the full announcement and can comply with federal grant rules.
The timeline for this funding round is clearly defined. The opportunity was posted on April 26, 2012, and the application deadline (closing date) was May 25, 2012, with an archive date of June 24, 2012. Applicants needing help obtaining or accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Thomas Mogart at NRCS by phone at 443-482-2927.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) FY 2012 opportunity?
The Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) Fiscal Year (FY) 2012 opportunity is a competitive grant program offered by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) through its Maryland State Office. It supports projects that develop, demonstrate, and promote innovative conservation approaches and technologies.
What is the main purpose of this grant program?
The purpose is to encourage new, practical conservation ideas and help move promising conservation concepts beyond theory and into real-world use. The program is intended to support efforts that can be adopted more broadly by farmers, land managers, communities, or conservation partners.
Is this a competitive grant?
Yes. This FY 2012 CIG opportunity is described as a competitive grant program.
Which NRCS office is administering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered through the USDA NRCS Maryland State Office.
Where must the project be located?
Projects supported under this announcement must be located entirely within the state of Maryland.
Can applicants be located outside Maryland?
Yes. Applicants may come from any of the 50 states as well as U.S. territories and island areas listed in the notice, as long as the proposed work will be carried out fully within Maryland.
Which U.S. territories and island areas are included as eligible applicant locations in the notice?
The notice includes Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands (in addition to applicants from the 50 states).
How much total funding is available for this FY 2012 round?
NRCS estimated roughly $300,000 in total funding available for this FY 2012 round.
About how many awards does NRCS expect to make?
NRCS expected to make about 4 awards.
What is the maximum award amount per project?
The maximum award size (the ceiling) is $75,000 per project.
How long can projects last under this grant?
Grants are intended to support projects lasting between 1 and 3 years.
What kind of outcomes is NRCS looking for within the project period?
The stated timeframe suggests NRCS is looking for initiatives that can produce measurable progress within 1 to 3 years, such as piloting an approach, testing it under Maryland conditions, evaluating results, and sharing what was learned so others can replicate or scale it.
What type of funding opportunity is this (discretionary or mandatory)?
The opportunity is listed as a discretionary grant.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under a natural resources funding activity category.
Is this opportunity connected to a CFDA program?
Yes. It is connected to CFDA 10.912, the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP).
Is there a cost-share or matching requirement?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning recipients should expect to contribute non-federal resources toward the project.
What kinds of contributions may count toward the non-federal cost-share/match?
The information provided indicates the match can often include cash contributions, in-kind services, staff time, equipment use, partner support, or other allowable contributions that cover part of the overall project cost and demonstrate commitment and capacity to carry out the work.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted in the listing, with applications requested from eligible governmental or non-governmental organizations or individuals.
What types of applicants might be included under this broad eligibility description?
The announcement language indicates a broad applicant pool that can include public agencies, local or regional governments, nonprofits, universities, producer groups, conservation organizations, private entities, and individual applicants, provided they meet any detailed requirements described in the full announcement and can comply with federal grant rules.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 26, 2012.
What was the application deadline for this opportunity?
The application deadline (closing date) was May 25, 2012.
When was this opportunity archived?
The archive date was June 24, 2012.
Who should applicants contact for help obtaining or accessing the full announcement?
Applicants were directed to contact Thomas Mogart at NRCS for help obtaining or accessing the full announcement.
What is the phone number for the listed contact?
The phone number provided for Thomas Mogart is 443-482-2927.
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