Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS MD 15 001
Apply for USDA NRCS MD 15 001
- The South Carolina State Office in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Conservation Innovation Grants Fy 2015 Announcement for Program Funding Maryland" 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 Aug 11, 2015 and posted on Jul 13, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 12, 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 $200,000.00 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: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible entities include Indian Tribes, State and Local Units of Government, Non governmental Organizations, and Individuals
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Opportunity Summary:
The Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) FY 2015 announcement for Maryland is a competitive grant opportunity run through the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Its purpose is to encourage the development, testing, and wider adoption of new or improved conservation approaches and technologies that can strengthen natural resource protection efforts in Maryland. The program is positioned as a way to move promising conservation ideas from concept to real-world use, helping partners demonstrate innovative practices that can be replicated or scaled across the state.
For FY 2015, Maryland NRCS expected to have a total of $200,000 available for awards. Funding was to be distributed through a statewide competitive process, with an anticipated four awards. The listed award size indicates projects were expected to be funded at $75,000 each (both the stated ceiling and floor were $75,000), meaning applicants needed to propose a project scope and budget that fit that funding level. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding and uses a grant funding instrument, with the activity area tied to natural resources conservation.
A key requirement is that awards come with a cost-sharing or matching component, so applicants needed to plan for contributing non-federal resources to support the project. This is consistent with CIG’s broader design as a partnership and demonstration program, where federal dollars are used to leverage additional investment and accelerate adoption of conservation innovations.
Eligibility was broad and included individuals as well as a range of organizations. Specifically, eligible applicants included federally recognized Indian Tribes, state and local units of government, non-governmental organizations, and individuals (with the notice referencing an additional eligibility section for further clarification). This structure allows applications from public agencies, conservation and watershed groups, universities or similar entities operating as NGOs, and private innovators who can demonstrate a workable plan to deliver conservation outcomes.
The timeline requirements were clearly defined. Projects were required to begin implementation within 12 months of the grant award, and they had to be completed within 36 months of the award. In practical terms, applicants needed to present a project plan that could move from award to on-the-ground action relatively quickly, while still fitting within a three-year window for full completion and deliverables.
Administrative details in the announcement identify the opportunity by Funding Opportunity Number USDA NRCS MD 15 001, tied to CFDA 10.912 (Environmental Quality Incentives Program). The posting date was July 13, 2015, with an application closing date of August 12, 2015, and an archive date of September 11, 2015. The notice also included a direct point of contact for applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically: Denise Brooks, Lead Grants Specialist (Maryland), reachable at 443/482-2917.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) opportunity for Maryland (FY 2015)?
The Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) FY 2015 announcement for Maryland is a competitive grant opportunity administered through the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). It is designed to support projects that develop, test, and expand the adoption of new or improved conservation approaches and technologies that strengthen natural resource protection efforts in Maryland.
What is the main purpose of this grant program?
The purpose is to help move promising conservation ideas from concept to real-world use. The program supports demonstration-style projects that show innovative practices working on the ground, with the goal that successful approaches can be replicated or scaled across Maryland.
Who runs and administers this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is run through the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) for Maryland.
Is this a competitive grant?
Yes. The FY 2015 Maryland CIG funding was to be awarded through a statewide competitive process.
How much total funding was expected to be available in FY 2015 for Maryland?
Maryland NRCS expected a total of $200,000 to be available for awards for FY 2015.
How many awards were anticipated?
The announcement anticipated approximately four awards.
What was the expected award amount per project?
Projects were expected to be funded at $75,000 each. The notice indicated both the award ceiling and floor were $75,000, meaning proposals needed to align closely with a $75,000 project scope and budget.
Does the grant require matching funds or cost sharing?
Yes. Awards included a cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants needed to contribute non-federal resources to support the project. This reflects CIGs role as a partnership and demonstration program where federal funding is used to leverage additional investment.
What types of activities or focus areas does this opportunity support?
The activity area is tied to natural resources conservation. The program supports innovative conservation approaches and technologies, including development, testing, and efforts that increase adoption of those innovations in Maryland.
What kind of funding is this (discretionary or mandatory), and what is the funding instrument?
This opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding and uses a grant as the funding instrument.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad. Eligible applicants included individuals, federally recognized Indian Tribes, state and local units of government, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). The notice also referenced an additional eligibility section for further clarification.
Can individuals apply, or is it limited to organizations?
Individuals were listed as eligible applicants, along with a range of organizations.
Can state or local government agencies apply?
Yes. State and local units of government were listed as eligible applicants.
Can Tribes apply?
Yes. Federally recognized Indian Tribes were listed as eligible applicants.
Can NGOs apply?
Yes. Non-governmental organizations were listed as eligible applicants.
How quickly must a project start after receiving an award?
Projects were required to begin implementation within 12 months of the grant award.
How long can a funded project run?
Projects had to be completed within 36 months of the grant award.
What does the timeline mean in practical terms for applicants?
Applicants needed to propose a plan that could move from award to on-the-ground implementation within a year, while still being fully completed within a three-year window, including deliverables and project closeout.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is USDA NRCS MD 15 001.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA 10.912, listed as Environmental Quality Incentives Program.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date was July 13, 2015.
What was the application deadline?
The application closing date was August 12, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was September 11, 2015.
Who can applicants contact if they cannot access the full announcement electronically?
Applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically could contact Denise Brooks, Lead Grants Specialist (Maryland), at 443/482-2917.
What is the overall role of CIG in conservation efforts in Maryland?
CIG is positioned to accelerate conservation progress by helping partners demonstrate innovative practices and technologies that can later be replicated or scaled across Maryland, strengthening natural resource protection through practical, field-based adoption.
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