Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS NM 08 01
Apply for USDA NRCS NM 08 01
- The New Mexico State Office in the agriculture environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Conservation Innovation Grants New Mexico Componet" 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 14, 2008 and posted on Feb 14, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 15, 2008. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $240,000.00 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 6 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Individuals Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) City or township governments Private institutions of higher education County governments State governments Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) New Mexico Component is a competitive grant opportunity offered through the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) New Mexico State Office. Its purpose is to spur the development, field-testing, and adoption of new and innovative conservation approaches, practices, and technologies that improve natural resource outcomes in agriculture and working lands. In practical terms, the program is meant to move promising conservation ideas into real-world use by supporting projects that demonstrate measurable benefits and can be replicated or scaled across New Mexico.
For FY2008, NRCS set aside up to $240,000 in total funding for awards under this New Mexico-specific CIG competition (Funding Opportunity Number USDA NRCS NM 08 01). The program anticipates making around six awards statewide. Individual grant awards must fall between $5,000 (award floor) and $75,000 (award ceiling), and no single project can receive more than $75,000 from New Mexico NRCS CIG funds. Projects can run from one to three years in duration, which supports both shorter pilot demonstrations and longer multi-season implementation and evaluation work.
This opportunity is categorized under Agriculture, Environment, and Natural Resources, and it is tied to CFDA 10.912, the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). The funding instrument is a grant, and the opportunity is listed as having a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants should expect to provide non-federal contributions (cash and/or in-kind, depending on program rules) as part of the project budget. The emphasis is not simply on routine conservation implementation, but on innovation, with the goal of generating practical results that can inform broader conservation delivery.
Eligibility is broad and includes both public and private entities as well as individuals. Eligible applicants include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, other Native American tribal organizations, nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in that specific nonprofit category), public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and individuals. Awards are made through a statewide competitive selection process, so proposals are reviewed and ranked against one another rather than funded on a first-come basis.
Key dates for this FY2008 cycle include a posted and creation date of February 14, 2008, with an application deadline (closing date) of April 15, 2008. The archive date is May 15, 2008. The notice indicates that full details such as project objectives, eligibility criteria, and application instructions are contained in the attached Program Announcement, and additional resources are referenced through the NRCS New Mexico CIG information page.
Applicants who cannot access the full announcement electronically are directed to contact Joseph Grainey, Contract Specialist, at 505-761-4412 (email listed in the original notice).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) New Mexico Component?
The Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) New Mexico Component is a competitive grant opportunity offered through the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) New Mexico State Office. It supports projects that develop, field-test, and encourage adoption of new and innovative conservation approaches, practices, and technologies on agriculture and working lands in New Mexico.
What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The purpose is to move promising conservation ideas into real-world use by funding demonstration projects that produce measurable natural resource benefits and can be replicated or scaled across New Mexico.
What types of outcomes is the program trying to improve?
The program is focused on improving natural resource outcomes in agriculture and working lands through innovative conservation practices and technologies.
Is this program meant to fund routine conservation implementation?
No. The emphasis is on innovation rather than routine conservation implementation, with a goal of generating practical results that can inform broader conservation delivery.
Which agency and office are offering this funding?
This opportunity is offered by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), New Mexico State Office.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is USDA NRCS NM 08 01.
How much total funding is available for this competition?
For FY2008, NRCS set aside up to $240,000 in total funding for awards under the New Mexico-specific CIG competition.
About how many awards does NRCS expect to make?
The program anticipates making around six awards statewide.
What is the minimum grant amount an applicant can request?
The award floor is $5,000, meaning individual grant awards must be at least $5,000.
What is the maximum grant amount an applicant can request?
The award ceiling is $75,000, and no single project can receive more than $75,000 from New Mexico NRCS CIG funds.
How long can a funded project last?
Projects can run from one to three years in duration.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a grant.
Is this a competitive program or first-come, first-served?
This is a competitive selection process. Proposals are reviewed and ranked against one another rather than funded on a first-come basis.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes public and private entities as well as individuals. Eligible applicants include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, other Native American tribal organizations, nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in that specific nonprofit category), public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and individuals.
Are individuals allowed to apply?
Yes. Individuals are listed among the eligible applicant types.
Are nonprofit organizations eligible?
Yes. Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status are eligible, with the noted exception that institutions of higher education are excluded within that specific nonprofit category.
Are colleges and universities eligible to apply?
Yes. Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education are listed as eligible applicants.
Are tribal governments and tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments and other Native American tribal organizations are listed as eligible.
What subject areas does this opportunity fall under?
This opportunity is categorized under Agriculture, Environment, and Natural Resources.
Is this opportunity tied to a CFDA program?
Yes. It is tied to CFDA 10.912, the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP).
Is there a cost-share or matching requirement?
Yes. The opportunity is listed as having a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants should expect to provide non-federal contributions as part of the project budget.
What are the key dates for this FY2008 cycle?
The posted and creation date is February 14, 2008. The application deadline (closing date) is April 15, 2008. The archive date is May 15, 2008.
Where are the full project objectives and application instructions provided?
The notice states that full details such as project objectives, eligibility criteria, and application instructions are contained in the attached Program Announcement, and additional resources are referenced through the NRCS New Mexico CIG information page.
What should I do if I cannot access the full announcement electronically?
Applicants who cannot access the full announcement electronically are directed to contact Joseph Grainey, Contract Specialist, at 505-761-4412 (the notice indicates an email address was listed in the original notice).
Who is the contact person for questions about access to the announcement?
The notice directs applicants to Joseph Grainey, Contract Specialist, reachable by phone at 505-761-4412.
Is this opportunity specific to New Mexico?
Yes. This is the New Mexico Component of the Conservation Innovation Grants program, administered through the NRCS New Mexico State Office, with awards anticipated statewide within New Mexico.
What kind of projects are most aligned with the program intent?
Projects aligned with the program intent are those that demonstrate innovative conservation approaches, practices, or technologies through development and field-testing, show measurable benefits, and have the potential to be replicated or scaled across New Mexico.
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