Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS NC 10 001
Apply for USDA NRCS NC 10 001
- The North Carolina State Office in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Conservation Innovation Grants FY 2010 North Carolina State Component" 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 19, 2010 and posted on Apr 19, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 4, 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: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Individuals Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments City or township governments Independent school districts Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Special district governments For profit organizations other than small businesses County governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) FY 2010 North Carolina State Component is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) through the North Carolina State Office. The purpose of this program is to spark the development, testing, and wider adoption of new and innovative conservation approaches and technologies. In practical terms, the grant is meant to help move promising conservation ideas from concept to real-world use, especially approaches that improve how natural resources are protected and managed in agricultural and related landscapes.
For FY 2010, North Carolina NRCS expected to make about $300,000 available statewide, distributed through a competitive grants process. Individual awards could be as large as $75,000 (the listed award ceiling). Projects supported under this opportunity are time-bound: once an award is made, the project must start implementation within 12 months, and the full project must be completed within 36 months of the award date. This structure signals that NRCS is looking for proposals that are ready to move forward relatively quickly and that have a realistic plan to deliver measurable results within a three-year window.
The funding instrument is a grant, and it is tied to the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) under CFDA number 10.912. A cost-sharing or matching contribution is required, meaning applicants should be prepared to bring non-federal resources to the table (such as cash, in-kind support, partner contributions, or other allowable match, depending on the program rules). This requirement typically reflects NRCSs goal of leveraging federal dollars to expand the reach and impact of conservation innovation, while also demonstrating buy-in from the applicant and any partners.
Eligibility is broad and includes a wide range of potential applicants. Eligible entities include individuals; small businesses; for-profit organizations (including those other than small businesses); nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status; public and private institutions of higher education; state governments; county governments; city or township governments; independent school districts; special district governments; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; and Native American tribal governments and tribal organizations, including federally recognized Indian Tribes. The announcement also highlights that North Carolina NRCS will accept applications from state and local governments and nongovernmental organizations, emphasizing that the program is open to partnerships that can help pilot and transfer conservation innovations into broader use.
Key administrative details include the opportunity number USDA NRCS NC 10 001, with the notice posted on April 19, 2010. The application deadline was June 4, 2010 (original and current closing date), and the opportunity was archived on July 4, 2010. Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Jefferey Hale, Supervisory Contract Specialist, by phone at 919-873-2113. Overall, this opportunity is designed for applicants who can propose practical, innovative conservation solutions, demonstrate capacity to implement and evaluate them on a clear schedule, and provide the required match while competing in a statewide selection process.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) FY 2010 North Carolina State Component?
The Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) FY 2010 North Carolina State Component is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) through the North Carolina State Office. It is designed to support the development, testing, and wider adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies.
What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The purpose is to spark new and innovative conservation ideas and help move them from concept to real-world use. The focus is on approaches that improve how natural resources are protected and managed in agricultural and related landscapes.
Which USDA program is this funding tied to?
This funding is tied to the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) under CFDA number 10.912.
How much funding was expected to be available statewide in North Carolina for FY 2010?
North Carolina NRCS expected to make approximately $300,000 available statewide through a competitive grants process.
What is the maximum award amount for an individual project?
The listed award ceiling was $75,000 per award.
Is this a competitive grant program?
Yes. Funding was to be distributed through a competitive grants process across North Carolina.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
Is matching funding or cost-share required?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching contribution is required. Applicants should be prepared to bring non-federal resources to the project, such as cash, in-kind support, partner contributions, or other allowable match (as permitted under program rules).
What does the matching requirement generally indicate about program expectations?
Based on the information provided, the match requirement reflects NRCS's intent to leverage federal dollars, expand the reach and impact of conservation innovation, and demonstrate applicant and partner buy-in.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad. Eligible entities include:
- Individuals
- Small businesses
- For-profit organizations (including those other than small businesses)
- Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status
- Public and private institutions of higher education
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Independent school districts
- Special district governments
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Native American tribal governments and tribal organizations, including federally recognized Indian Tribes
Does the opportunity encourage government and NGO participation?
Yes. The announcement notes that North Carolina NRCS will accept applications from state and local governments and nongovernmental organizations, highlighting openness to partnerships that can pilot and transfer conservation innovations into broader use.
What kinds of projects are this grant meant to support?
Projects should propose practical, innovative conservation solutions and technologies. The opportunity emphasizes development, testing, and adoption, suggesting NRCS is looking for proposals that can be implemented and evaluated in real-world conditions and then expanded or transferred for broader use.
How quickly must a funded project begin?
Once an award is made, the project must start implementation within 12 months of the award date.
How long do projects have to be completed after an award is made?
The full project must be completed within 36 months of the award date.
What does the 12-month start and 36-month completion timeline suggest about proposal readiness?
The timeline indicates NRCS was seeking proposals that are ready to move forward relatively quickly and that include a realistic plan to deliver measurable results within a three-year window.
What is the opportunity number for this grant?
The opportunity number is USDA NRCS NC 10 001.
When was the notice posted?
The notice was posted on April 19, 2010.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was June 4, 2010 (listed as both the original and current closing date).
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on July 4, 2010.
Who should applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Jefferey Hale, Supervisory Contract Specialist, at 919-873-2113.
What geographic area does this grant competition cover?
This is the North Carolina State Component, and the funding was expected to be available statewide in North Carolina.
What makes this opportunity "discretionary"?
The opportunity is described as discretionary, meaning awards are made through an agency-run selection process rather than being automatically allocated. In this case, the funding is distributed via a competitive grants process.
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