Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS NH 11 01
Apply for USDA NRCS NH 11 01
- The USDA NRCS NH State Office in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Conservation Innovation Grants NH 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 Mar 7, 2011 and posted on Mar 7, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 6, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $80,000.00 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: Individuals.
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Opportunity Summary:
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) New Hampshire State Office offered this Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) opportunity to encourage new, practical conservation ideas and technologies that can be tested, improved, and adopted more widely across the state. The program is built around supporting projects that go beyond standard conservation practices by piloting innovative approaches, demonstrating new tools or methods, and helping move promising conservation solutions into real-world use. Funding is awarded through a statewide competitive process, meaning proposals are reviewed against each other and only the strongest applications receive awards.
This is a discretionary grant program (not an entitlement), listed under CFDA 10.912, Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), and it includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, so recipients must provide some portion of project resources rather than relying entirely on federal dollars. The funding opportunity number is USDA NRCS NH 11 01, and it was posted March 7, 2011, with an application deadline of May 6, 2011 (and an archive date of June 5, 2011). NRCS anticipated making about four awards from an estimated total funding pool of $80,000. Individual awards could range from as little as $1 up to a maximum (ceiling) of $75,000, indicating the program could fund either smaller pilot efforts or a few larger demonstrations depending on proposal strength and budget needs.
Projects needed to take place within the State of New Hampshire, and the eligible applicant pool was broad: the announcement indicates that applications would be accepted from any eligible entity for New Hampshire-based projects, including government and non-government organizations as well as individuals. Funded projects were expected to run between one and three years, giving applicants flexibility to propose anything from short, focused field trials to multi-season demonstrations and evaluation.
For FY2011, NRCS identified two main CIG components applicants could target. The first was the Natural Resource Concerns Component, which typically focuses on addressing priority conservation issues (for example, soil health, water quality, nutrient management, erosion control, habitat, or other locally relevant resource concerns) through innovative strategies. The second was the Technology Component, which centers more directly on developing, adapting, demonstrating, or validating conservation-related technologies that can improve environmental outcomes or the efficiency and effectiveness of conservation delivery. The full announcement (referenced as the "NH CIG Announcement") contained the detailed objectives, project eligibility rules, and the instructions required to submit an application.
Applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically were directed to contact Betty Anderson, Grants and Agreements Specialist, at 603-868-9931 for assistance.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the USDA NRCS New Hampshire Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) opportunity?
This opportunity is a USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) New Hampshire State Office Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program designed to encourage new, practical conservation ideas and technologies. It supports projects that go beyond standard conservation practices by piloting innovative approaches, demonstrating new tools or methods, and helping promising conservation solutions move into real-world use across New Hampshire.
What is the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The goal is to support innovation in conservation by funding projects that can be tested, improved, and then adopted more widely across the state. The emphasis is on innovation, demonstration, and taking workable conservation solutions from concept to broader implementation.
Is this funding guaranteed if an applicant meets the basic eligibility requirements?
No. This is a discretionary grant program (not an entitlement). Funding is awarded through a statewide competitive process where proposals are reviewed against each other and only the strongest applications receive awards.
Which federal program listing is this opportunity associated with?
This opportunity is listed under CFDA 10.912, Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP).
What is the funding opportunity number for this announcement?
The funding opportunity number is USDA NRCS NH 11 01.
When was the opportunity posted and what was the application deadline?
The opportunity was posted March 7, 2011. The application deadline was May 6, 2011. The archive date was June 5, 2011.
How much total funding was NRCS expecting to award in New Hampshire?
NRCS estimated a total funding pool of $80,000 for this statewide competition.
About how many awards did NRCS anticipate making?
NRCS anticipated making about four awards.
What is the minimum and maximum (ceiling) award amount?
Individual awards could range from as little as $1 up to a maximum (ceiling) of $75,000.
Does this program require cost sharing or matching funds?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipients must provide some portion of project resources rather than relying entirely on federal dollars.
Where must the project take place?
Projects needed to take place within the State of New Hampshire.
Who was eligible to apply?
The eligible applicant pool was broad. The announcement indicated that applications would be accepted from any eligible entity for New Hampshire-based projects, including government and non-government organizations as well as individuals.
How long could funded projects run?
Funded projects were expected to run between one and three years.
What types of projects is CIG intended to support?
CIG is intended to support projects that pilot innovative conservation approaches, demonstrate new tools or methods, and help scale up solutions that can be adopted more widely. The program is oriented toward going beyond standard conservation practices by testing and validating promising ideas in real-world settings.
What are the two main FY2011 CIG components applicants could target?
For FY2011, NRCS identified two main components: (1) the Natural Resource Concerns Component, and (2) the Technology Component.
What is the Natural Resource Concerns Component?
This component typically focuses on addressing priority conservation issues through innovative strategies. Examples mentioned include issues such as soil health, water quality, nutrient management, erosion control, habitat, or other locally relevant resource concerns.
What is the Technology Component?
This component centers on developing, adapting, demonstrating, or validating conservation-related technologies that can improve environmental outcomes or improve the efficiency and effectiveness of conservation delivery.
How are applications selected for funding?
Funding is awarded through a statewide competitive process. Proposals are reviewed against each other, and only the strongest applications receive awards.
Where can applicants find detailed objectives, eligibility rules, and application instructions?
The full announcement referenced as the "NH CIG Announcement" contained the detailed objectives, project eligibility rules, and the instructions required to submit an application.
Who should be contacted if someone cannot access the full announcement electronically?
Applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically were directed to contact Betty Anderson, Grants and Agreements Specialist, at 603-868-9931 for assistance.
What is the geographic scope of this competition?
This was a statewide competitive process administered by the USDA NRCS New Hampshire State Office, focused on New Hampshire-based projects.
Can the program support both small pilots and larger demonstrations?
Yes. The award range (from $1 up to a $75,000 ceiling) indicates the program could fund smaller pilot efforts or a few larger demonstrations depending on proposal strength and budget needs.
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