Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS LA 10 02
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- The Louisiana State Office in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Conservation Innovative Grants" 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 14, 2010 and posted on May 14, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 14, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $150,000.00 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 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments City or township governments State governments Small businesses Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Special district governments Individuals Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- CIG applicants must be a federally recognized Indian Tribe, state or local unit of government, non governmental organization, or individual.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) opportunity from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Louisiana State Office is a competitive, statewide grant program designed to push conservation work beyond standard practices by encouraging new or improved approaches, tools, and technologies. The central goal is to stimulate the development and on-the-ground adoption of innovative conservation methods that improve natural resource outcomes. The funding is tied to CFDA 10.912, the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), which signals that projects should align with practical conservation implementation and measurable environmental benefits.
For Fiscal Year 2010, Louisiana NRCS expected to make about $150,000 available through this competition, with an anticipated two awards. Individual awards could be as large as $75,000, with no stated minimum award amount (award floor of $0). Because the program includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, applicants should plan to contribute non-federal funds or eligible in-kind support as part of the project budget, consistent with the terms that would be detailed in the full announcement.
Eligibility is broad and includes individuals as well as a range of public and private organizations. Eligible applicants include federally recognized Tribal governments, state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions in that category), small businesses, and both private and public/state-controlled institutions of higher education. More generally, the notice emphasizes that applicants must fall into one of these categories: a federally recognized Indian Tribe, a state or local unit of government, a non-governmental organization, or an individual.
Timing and performance requirements are clearly defined. Selected projects must start implementation within 12 months after the grant award is made, and they must be fully completed within 36 months of the award date. This structure favors proposals that are ready to move from planning into real-world application relatively quickly, with a defined path to completion within three years.
The opportunity was posted on May 14, 2010, with an application deadline of June 14, 2010 (the original and current closing dates are the same). The funding opportunity number is USDA NRCS LA 10 02, and the opportunity category is discretionary, using the grant funding instrument type, under the natural resources funding activity category. The announcement indicates that it provides Louisiana-specific program objectives, eligibility criteria, and the instructions needed to apply, meaning applicants would be expected to tailor proposals to state priorities rather than relying only on general national CIG concepts.
For applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically or needed assistance, the listed contact was Aaron Ramsey, Contract Specialist, reachable by phone at 318-473-7753 or by email at aaron.ramsey@la.usda.gov.
Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) - Louisiana NRCS (FY 2010) FAQs
What is this grant opportunity?
This is the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Louisiana State Office Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) competition. It is a statewide, competitive grant program intended to move conservation work beyond standard practices by supporting new or improved approaches, tools, and technologies.
What is the main purpose of the Louisiana CIG program?
The goal is to stimulate the development and on-the-ground adoption of innovative conservation methods that improve natural resource outcomes. The emphasis is on practical innovation that can be implemented in real-world settings and that leads to measurable environmental benefits.
How is this opportunity connected to EQIP and CFDA 10.912?
The funding is tied to CFDA 10.912, the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). This signals that proposed projects should align with practical conservation implementation and demonstrate measurable environmental benefits consistent with EQIP-related conservation outcomes.
Is this a statewide or national competition?
This notice describes a statewide competition administered by the NRCS Louisiana State Office. The announcement indicates Louisiana-specific program objectives and instructions, so proposals would be expected to align with state priorities.
How much funding was expected to be available for FY 2010?
Louisiana NRCS expected to make about $150,000 available through this competition for Fiscal Year 2010.
How many awards were anticipated?
The announcement anticipated approximately two awards.
What is the maximum award amount?
Individual awards could be as large as $75,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award amount was stated. The notice indicates an award floor of $0.
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
Yes. The program includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants should plan to contribute non-federal funds or eligible in-kind support as part of the project budget, consistent with the terms in the full announcement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad. Eligible applicants include individuals and a range of public and private organizations, including:
- Federally recognized Tribal governments
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions in that category)
- Small businesses
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
How does the notice summarize eligible applicant types?
More generally, the notice emphasizes that applicants must fall into one of these categories: a federally recognized Indian Tribe, a state or local unit of government, a non-governmental organization, or an individual.
What kind of projects is the program trying to fund?
Projects that propose innovative conservation methods, tools, or technologies that go beyond standard practices and that lead to improved natural resource outcomes, with an emphasis on adoption and implementation in real-world conditions.
How quickly must a funded project begin?
Selected projects must start implementation within 12 months after the grant award is made.
How long do projects have to finish?
Projects must be fully completed within 36 months of the award date.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 14, 2010.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was June 14, 2010. The notice indicates the original and current closing dates were the same.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is USDA NRCS LA 10 02.
What is the opportunity category and funding instrument?
The opportunity category is discretionary, and the funding instrument type is a grant.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is natural resources.
Where should applicants look for Louisiana-specific priorities and application instructions?
The announcement indicates it provides Louisiana-specific program objectives, eligibility criteria, and the instructions needed to apply. Applicants would be expected to tailor proposals to those state-specific priorities rather than relying only on general national CIG concepts.
Who is the contact for help or for accessing the full announcement?
The listed contact is Aaron Ramsey, Contract Specialist.
How can the contact person be reached?
Phone: 318-473-7753
Email: aaron.ramsey@la.usda.gov
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