Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS NM 09 01
Apply for USDA NRCS NM 09 01
- The New Mexico State Office in the agriculture natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) New Mexico" 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 Mar 19, 2009 and posted on Mar 19, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 15, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $150,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $75,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts City or township governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Individuals Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education State governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Small businesses.
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Opportunity Summary:
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) New Mexico State Office is offering Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to encourage the development, testing, and adoption of innovative conservation approaches within New Mexico. This opportunity is designed to move new ideas into real-world use by supporting projects that address agricultural and natural resource challenges through creative, results-oriented methods. Funding is awarded through a competitive grant process, and applications are only being accepted for projects taking place in New Mexico.
For fiscal year 2009, NRCS anticipates approximately $150,000 total will be available statewide. Individual awards are expected to range from $5,000 (award floor) up to $75,000 (award ceiling). Projects may run for one to three years, which gives applicants flexibility to propose short pilot efforts or multi-year demonstrations and implementation projects. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning awardees must contribute non-federal resources or other eligible match as part of the project budget.
Two funding categories are available under this solicitation: the Natural Resource Concerns Category and the Technology Category. While NRCS New Mexico will consider all eligible proposals, the state office indicates a clear preference for projects that include a riparian restoration component. In practice, that suggests proposals that improve the health and function of streamside areas such as riverbanks, wetlands, and adjacent habitats may receive priority consideration, especially if they demonstrate measurable conservation outcomes and a pathway for broader adoption.
Eligibility is broad and includes many organization types and individuals. Eligible applicants include nonprofits (both with and without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profits), individuals, independent school districts, city/township governments, county governments, state governments, Native American tribal governments that are federally recognized, and public or private institutions of higher education. This wide eligibility is intended to bring in a mix of practical field expertise, community-based organizations, academic research capacity, and private-sector innovation.
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time on May 15, 2009, at the NRCS New Mexico State Office. Submissions can be delivered to USDA NRCS, Programs Staff, Conservation Innovation Grants Program, 6200 Jefferson St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109, and the phone number for hand-delivered application coordination is (505) 761-4400. Applicants may also submit electronically through Grants.gov by using the "Apply for Grants" process and following the site instructions.
For program and application questions, the listed point of contact is Seth Fiedler, CIG Program Manager, at the same Albuquerque address. He can be reached by phone at (505) 761-4416, by fax at (505) 761-4463, or by email at seth.fiedler@nm.usda.gov. If an applicant has difficulty accessing the announcement electronically, the notice also provides a Grants.gov access support contact: Bridget Biernat, Contract Specialist, at (505) 761-4485.
The official listing details associated with this opportunity include Funding Opportunity Number USDA NRCS NM 09 01 and the title "Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) New Mexico." It is categorized as a discretionary grant under an agriculture and natural resources activity area, and it is connected to CFDA 10.912, the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). The opportunity was posted on March 19, 2009, and the closing date remained May 15, 2009, with an archive date of June 14, 2009.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) opportunity offered by NRCS New Mexico?
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) New Mexico State Office is offering Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to encourage the development, testing, and adoption of innovative conservation approaches within New Mexico. The program is intended to help move new conservation ideas into real-world use by supporting creative, results-oriented projects that address agricultural and natural resource challenges.
Is this funding competitive?
Yes. Funding is awarded through a competitive grant process.
Where must the project take place to be eligible?
Applications are only being accepted for projects taking place in New Mexico.
How much total funding is expected to be available statewide for FY 2009?
For fiscal year 2009, NRCS anticipates approximately $150,000 total will be available statewide.
What is the expected award size range?
Individual awards are expected to range from $5,000 (award floor) up to $75,000 (award ceiling).
How long can a project last under this grant?
Projects may run for one to three years, allowing for short pilot projects or multi-year demonstrations and implementation efforts.
Is there a match or cost-share requirement?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies. Awardees must contribute non-federal resources or other eligible match as part of the project budget.
What kinds of projects does NRCS New Mexico want to support?
NRCS New Mexico is seeking innovative conservation approaches that address agricultural and natural resource challenges using creative, results-oriented methods, with an emphasis on moving innovations into practical, real-world application.
Are there specific priority topics or preferred project components?
NRCS New Mexico will consider all eligible proposals, but indicates a clear preference for projects that include a riparian restoration component. This suggests priority consideration for proposals focused on improving streamside areas such as riverbanks, wetlands, and adjacent habitats, especially where projects show measurable conservation outcomes and a pathway for broader adoption.
What funding categories are available under this solicitation?
Two funding categories are available: (1) the Natural Resource Concerns Category and (2) the Technology Category.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profits), individuals, independent school districts, city/township governments, county governments, state governments, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, and public or private institutions of higher education.
Can individuals apply, or is it limited to organizations?
Individuals are listed among eligible applicants.
Are for-profit businesses eligible to apply?
Yes. For-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profits) are eligible applicants.
Are nonprofits required to have 501(c)(3) status to apply?
No. Nonprofits are eligible both with and without 501(c)(3) status.
Are tribal governments eligible to apply?
Yes. Native American tribal governments that are federally recognized are eligible applicants.
Are universities and colleges eligible to apply?
Yes. Public or private institutions of higher education are eligible applicants.
What is the application deadline?
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time on May 15, 2009.
Where must applications be received?
Applications must be received at the NRCS New Mexico State Office.
What is the mailing or delivery address for paper submissions?
USDA NRCS, Programs Staff, Conservation Innovation Grants Program, 6200 Jefferson St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109.
Is hand delivery allowed, and who should be contacted to coordinate it?
Hand delivery is referenced for application coordination. The phone number provided for hand-delivered application coordination is (505) 761-4400.
Can applications be submitted electronically?
Yes. Applicants may submit electronically through Grants.gov using the "Apply for Grants" process and following the site instructions.
What should applicants do if they have trouble accessing the announcement electronically?
If an applicant has difficulty accessing the announcement electronically, the notice provides a Grants.gov access support contact: Bridget Biernat, Contract Specialist, at (505) 761-4485.
Who is the program point of contact for questions about the program or application?
The listed point of contact is Seth Fiedler, CIG Program Manager, at the NRCS New Mexico State Office in Albuquerque.
How can applicants contact the CIG Program Manager?
Seth Fiedler can be reached by phone at (505) 761-4416, by fax at (505) 761-4463, or by email at seth.fiedler@nm.usda.gov.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number is USDA NRCS NM 09 01.
What is the official title of the opportunity?
The opportunity title is "Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) New Mexico."
Which CFDA program is this opportunity connected to?
This opportunity is connected to CFDA 10.912, the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP).
What type of grant is this?
It is categorized as a discretionary grant.
When was the opportunity posted, and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on March 19, 2009, and the closing date was May 15, 2009.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is June 14, 2009.
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