Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS NH 12 003
Apply for USDA NRCS NH 12 003
- The USDA NRCS NH State Office in the agriculture community development education energy environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Conservation Innovation Grants Readvertised" 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 May 16, 2012 and posted on May 16, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 7, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $134,000.00 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 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) New Hampshire State Office is soliciting applications for its FY2012 Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program (readvertised). The purpose of this opportunity is to spur the development, testing, and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies that address natural resource issues in New Hampshire. Awards will be made through a statewide competitive grant process, and proposed projects must take place within the State of New Hampshire.
This is a discretionary grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number: USDA NRCS NH 12 003) tied to CFDA 10.912, the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). NRCS anticipates making about five awards from an estimated total funding pool of $134,000. Individual awards are expected to range from $1,000 to a maximum (ceiling) of $75,000. Projects can be one to three years in duration, which gives applicants room to plan pilots, demonstrations, outreach, or applied field validation efforts that need multiple seasons or implementation cycles to show results.
Applicants are broadly eligible, with the opportunity listed as “unrestricted,” meaning it is open to government and non-government organizations as well as individuals, as long as they meet any eligibility details described in the full announcement. A cost-share or matching contribution is required, so applicants should be prepared to document committed matching funds or in-kind contributions as part of the application package. The funding activity categories connected to this opportunity include agriculture, community development, education, energy, environment, and natural resources, reflecting the program’s focus on practical conservation improvements that can be demonstrated and adopted.
NRCS is offering two primary components for FY2012 CIG applications: (1) the Natural Resource Concerns Component and (2) the Technology Component. While the notice excerpt does not list specific priority resource concerns or technologies, the structure implies that proposals may either target on-the-ground conservation challenges (such as soil, water, air, habitat, or related farm and forest resource issues) or focus on developing, adapting, and validating tools, methods, or technologies that improve conservation outcomes. In both cases, the emphasis is on innovation and adoption, meaning projects should go beyond routine implementation and aim to test new approaches, demonstrate effectiveness, or remove barriers to broader use.
Key dates listed for this competition show a posted date of May 16, 2012, with an application closing date of June 7, 2012 (original and current closing dates are the same), and an archive date of July 7, 2012. Applicants are instructed to email Betty.anderson@nh.usda.gov to notify the NRCS office of their application submission. For help accessing the full announcement or for other application-related questions, the listed contact is Betty Anderson, Grants and Agreements Specialist, at 603-868-9931 x136.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) New Hampshire State Office FY2012 Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program (readvertised). It is a statewide competitive grant opportunity to support innovative conservation approaches and technologies in New Hampshire.
What is the purpose of the NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program in New Hampshire?
The purpose is to spur the development, testing, and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies that address natural resource issues in New Hampshire. The emphasis is on innovation and adoption rather than routine implementation.
Is this a competitive grant?
Yes. Awards will be made through a statewide competitive grant process administered by the NRCS New Hampshire State Office.
Where must the project take place?
Proposed projects must take place within the State of New Hampshire.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is USDA NRCS NH 12 003.
What CFDA program is this opportunity associated with?
This opportunity is tied to CFDA 10.912, the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP).
Is this a discretionary grant?
Yes. This is described as a discretionary grant opportunity.
How many awards does NRCS expect to make?
NRCS anticipates making about five awards under this competition.
How much total funding is expected to be available?
The estimated total funding pool for this competition is $134,000.
What is the expected size of individual awards?
Individual awards are expected to range from $1,000 up to a maximum (ceiling) of $75,000.
What is the maximum award amount (ceiling)?
The maximum award amount is $75,000.
What is the minimum expected award amount?
NRCS expects individual awards to start at approximately $1,000.
How long can a project last?
Projects can be one to three years in duration.
What types of activities could a 1- to 3-year project support?
Based on the description, the project period can support pilots, demonstrations, outreach, or applied field validation efforts that may require multiple seasons or implementation cycles to show results.
Who is eligible to apply?
The opportunity is listed as “unrestricted,” meaning it is open to government and non-government organizations as well as individuals, as long as they meet any eligibility details described in the full announcement.
Does “unrestricted” mean anyone can apply without conditions?
“Unrestricted” indicates broad eligibility (including government, non-government, and individuals), but applicants still need to meet any eligibility requirements described in the full announcement.
Is a match or cost-share required?
Yes. A cost-share or matching contribution is required as part of this grant opportunity.
What kinds of match can be used?
The notice indicates applicants should be prepared to document committed matching funds or in-kind contributions. Specific rules or acceptable forms of match would be described in the full announcement.
What are the main application components for FY2012 CIG in New Hampshire?
NRCS is offering two primary components for applications: (1) the Natural Resource Concerns Component and (2) the Technology Component.
What is the Natural Resource Concerns Component?
This component is intended for proposals that target on-the-ground conservation challenges. The excerpt does not list specific priorities, but examples could include soil, water, air, habitat, or related farm and forest resource issues.
What is the Technology Component?
This component is intended for proposals that focus on developing, adapting, and validating tools, methods, or technologies that improve conservation outcomes.
Are specific priority concerns or technologies listed in the excerpt?
No. The excerpt does not list specific priority resource concerns or technologies, but it outlines the two-component structure and the expectation that projects emphasize innovation and adoption.
What does NRCS mean by “innovation and adoption” in this context?
Projects should go beyond routine implementation and aim to test new approaches, demonstrate effectiveness, or remove barriers to broader use so conservation practices and technologies can be adopted more widely.
What funding activity categories are associated with this opportunity?
The connected funding activity categories include agriculture, community development, education, energy, environment, and natural resources.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posted date is May 16, 2012.
What is the application deadline?
The application closing date is June 7, 2012.
Were there different original and current closing dates?
The information provided indicates the original and current closing dates are the same: June 7, 2012.
When is the archive date?
The archive date is July 7, 2012.
Do applicants need to notify NRCS when they submit an application?
Yes. Applicants are instructed to email Betty.anderson@nh.usda.gov to notify the NRCS office of their application submission.
Who is the contact person for this opportunity?
The listed contact is Betty Anderson, Grants and Agreements Specialist.
How can I reach the grant contact by phone?
You can contact Betty Anderson at 603-868-9931 x136.
What email address is provided for submission notification?
The email address provided is Betty.anderson@nh.usda.gov.
Who should I contact for help accessing the full announcement or for application questions?
For help accessing the full announcement or for other application-related questions, contact Betty Anderson, Grants and Agreements Specialist, at 603-868-9931 x136.
Is the full announcement included in the excerpt?
No. The excerpt references eligibility details and other requirements that would be described in the full announcement.
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