Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS MAINE 13 001
Apply for USDA NRCS MAINE 13 001
- The NRCS Maine State Office in the agriculture energy environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Conservation Innovation Grants Maine NRCS" 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 Feb 26, 2013 and posted on Feb 26, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 1, 2013. (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: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments Small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) For profit organizations other than small businesses Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities State governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Individuals County governments Independent school districts.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) opportunity offered by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) through the Maine State Office is a competitive grant program designed to spur new and practical conservation ideas. Its core purpose is to stimulate the development, testing, and broader adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies that can improve natural resource outcomes. The program is tied to NRCS conservation priorities and is associated with CFDA 10.912, the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), which generally supports conservation improvements on working lands. In this Maine-specific funding round, NRCS is seeking proposals that can deliver measurable conservation benefits within the state while demonstrating innovation that could be replicated or scaled.
For fiscal year 2013, NRCS anticipates up to $200,000 total available funding for Maine, with an expectation of making about four awards. Individual grant awards may range from a minimum (award floor) of $2,500 to a maximum (award ceiling) of $75,000. Projects are intended to be relatively short to medium term, with allowable project durations between one and three years. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding and uses a standard grant funding instrument, with activity areas spanning agriculture, energy, environment, and natural resources, reflecting the program's emphasis on conservation solutions that can intersect with farm management, resource efficiency, and environmental protection.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of applicants who are capable of implementing conservation innovation work in Maine. Eligible applicants listed for this opportunity include individuals; nonprofit organizations (including both 501(c)(3) nonprofits and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education in those categories); for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profit entities); state, county, and special district governments; independent school districts; public and Indian housing authorities; institutions of higher education (public/state-controlled and private); and Native American tribal governments and tribal organizations (both federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations). This wide eligibility is meant to encourage collaboration and a diversity of project ideas, from on-the-ground demonstrations to technology pilots and partnership-driven approaches.
A key requirement of this funding opportunity is cost sharing or matching, meaning awarded projects must include non-federal contributions as part of the total project budget. While the summary data does not specify the exact match percentage, applicants should plan for a budget structure that clearly documents matching funds and/or in-kind contributions and demonstrates the capacity to sustain the project through the full proposed period. Because the program is competitive, strong applications typically explain not only what is innovative, but also why the innovation is needed, how it will be implemented, how success will be measured, and how results will be shared so that adoption can extend beyond the immediate project site or partners.
The funding opportunity number for this announcement is USDA NRCS MAINE 13 001, and it was posted on February 26, 2013. The application closing date was April 1, 2013, with an archive date of April 30, 2013. Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Gerald Jacobs, Contracting Officer, at 207-990-9584. Overall, this grant opportunity represents a modest but targeted pool of funding intended to catalyze practical conservation innovation in Maine through short, results-oriented projects supported by matching resources.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) opportunity in Maine?
The Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) opportunity is a competitive grant program offered by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) through the Maine State Office. It is designed to spur new and practical conservation ideas by supporting the development, testing, and broader adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies that improve natural resource outcomes in Maine.
What is the main purpose of this grant program?
The core purpose is to stimulate innovation in conservation by funding projects that develop, test, and help expand the use of new conservation solutions. Projects are expected to deliver measurable conservation benefits and show innovation that could be replicated or scaled beyond the initial project.
How is this opportunity connected to NRCS priorities and EQIP?
This program is tied to NRCS conservation priorities and is associated with CFDA 10.912, the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). EQIP generally supports conservation improvements on working lands, and this CIG round focuses on innovative approaches aligned with those conservation goals.
What geographic area must projects benefit?
This Maine-specific funding round is seeking proposals that deliver measurable conservation benefits within the state of Maine.
How much total funding is expected to be available for Maine (FY 2013)?
For fiscal year 2013, NRCS anticipated up to $200,000 in total funding available for Maine.
About how many awards does NRCS expect to make?
NRCS expected to make about four awards in this Maine funding round.
What is the minimum and maximum award amount?
Individual grant awards may range from a minimum (award floor) of $2,500 to a maximum (award ceiling) of $75,000.
How long can projects last?
Allowable project durations are between one and three years.
Is this grant discretionary or formula funding?
This opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding.
What kind of funding instrument is used?
The opportunity uses a standard grant funding instrument.
What activity areas does this grant support?
The activity areas span agriculture, energy, environment, and natural resources, reflecting the program emphasis on conservation solutions that can intersect with farm management, resource efficiency, and environmental protection.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad. Eligible applicants listed include:
- Individuals
- Nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education in those categories)
- For-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profit entities)
- State governments
- County governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and Indian housing authorities
- Institutions of higher education (public/state-controlled and private)
- Native American tribal governments (federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments)
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
Yes. Institutions of higher education are explicitly listed as eligible, including both public/state-controlled and private institutions.
Are for-profit companies and small businesses eligible?
Yes. For-profit organizations are listed as eligible, including small businesses and other for-profit entities.
Are tribal governments and tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. Eligible applicants include Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) and Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A key requirement is cost sharing or matching. Awarded projects must include non-federal contributions as part of the total project budget.
What match percentage is required?
The summary information provided does not specify the exact match percentage. Applicants are expected to propose a budget that clearly documents matching funds and/or in-kind contributions.
What should applicants include regarding matching funds?
Applicants should plan for a budget structure that clearly documents matching funds and/or in-kind contributions and demonstrates the capacity to sustain the project through the full proposed period.
What types of projects are likely to be competitive?
Because the program is competitive, strong applications typically explain what is innovative, why the innovation is needed, how it will be implemented, how success will be measured, and how results will be shared so adoption can extend beyond the immediate project site or partners.
Does the program emphasize replication or scaling?
Yes. Proposals are expected to demonstrate innovation that could be replicated or scaled, supporting broader adoption beyond a single site or organization.
What is the funding opportunity number for this announcement?
The funding opportunity number is USDA NRCS MAINE 13 001.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on February 26, 2013.
What was the application deadline?
The application closing date was April 1, 2013.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was April 30, 2013.
Who can applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Gerald Jacobs, Contracting Officer, at 207-990-9584.
What is CFDA 10.912?
CFDA 10.912 is the identifier associated with the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), which generally supports conservation improvements on working lands and is connected to this CIG opportunity.
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