Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS MA 14 01
Apply for USDA NRCS MA 14 01
- The Massachusetts in the agriculture environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2014 Conservation Innovation Grant MA" 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 Jun 6, 2014 and posted on Jun 6, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 31, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $130,000.00 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: Individuals State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) For profit organizations other than small businesses County governments City or township governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2014 Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) for Massachusetts is a competitive grant opportunity offered by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Massachusetts to encourage new and improved conservation practices. The core purpose of the program is to stimulate the development, testing, and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. A key geographic requirement is that proposed projects must be located entirely within the state of Massachusetts.
This funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number USDA NRCS MA 14 01) falls under the discretionary category and provides support through a grant instrument. It aligns with agriculture, environmental, and natural resources priorities and is connected to CFDA 10.912, the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). For FY 2014, Massachusetts NRCS anticipated making about $130,000 available in total, with an expectation of approximately two awards. Individual awards were expected to range from a minimum (award floor) of $10,000 up to a maximum (award ceiling) of $75,000, indicating that projects could be modest pilot efforts or larger multi-part demonstrations depending on scope and budget.
Projects were expected to last between one and three years, allowing applicants to propose anything from short-term field trials to multi-season testing, outreach, and adoption efforts. The program includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipients would need to contribute non-federal resources (such as cash or eligible in-kind contributions) alongside the federal grant funds as part of the project financing plan.
Eligibility was broad and included both governmental and non-governmental applicants as well as individuals. Eligible applicants listed in the announcement included individuals; state, county, city/township, and special district governments; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education); public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; small businesses; and for-profit organizations other than small businesses. This wide eligibility suggests the program was intended to attract practical conservation innovations from multiple sectors, including producers, community and conservation organizations, academic partners, local governments, and private entities capable of developing or demonstrating new methods.
The announcement was posted on June 6, 2014, and the application deadline (original and current closing date) was July 31, 2014. The opportunity was archived on August 30, 2014. For assistance accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Ted Nicholson, State Administrative Officer, reachable by phone at 413-253-4364.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - FY 2014 Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) for Massachusetts
What is the FY 2014 Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) for Massachusetts?
The FY 2014 Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) for Massachusetts is a competitive grant opportunity offered by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Massachusetts. It is designed to encourage new and improved conservation practices by supporting innovative conservation approaches and technologies.
What is the main purpose of this grant program?
The core purpose is to stimulate the development, testing, and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies.
Where must projects be located?
Proposed projects must be located entirely within the state of Massachusetts.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is USDA NRCS MA 14 01.
Is this a discretionary or mandatory funding opportunity?
This opportunity falls under the discretionary category.
What type of funding instrument is used?
Support is provided through a grant instrument.
What program area does this opportunity align with?
It aligns with agriculture, environmental, and natural resources priorities.
Is this opportunity connected to a CFDA program?
Yes. It is connected to CFDA 10.912, the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP).
How much total funding was anticipated to be available in FY 2014?
Massachusetts NRCS anticipated making about $130,000 available in total for FY 2014.
How many awards were expected to be made?
Approximately two awards were expected.
What is the minimum award amount (award floor)?
The minimum expected award amount was $10,000.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The maximum expected award amount was $75,000.
How long could a project last?
Projects were expected to last between one and three years.
Does this grant require cost share or matching funds?
Yes. The program includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipients would need to contribute non-federal resources alongside the federal grant funds.
What types of non-federal contributions can be used to meet the match requirement?
The announcement indicates non-federal resources such as cash or eligible in-kind contributions could be used.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad and included governmental and non-governmental applicants, as well as individuals.
Are individuals eligible to apply?
Yes. Individuals were listed as eligible applicants.
Are government entities eligible to apply?
Yes. Eligible government applicants included state governments, county governments, city/township governments, and special district governments.
Are Native American tribal governments eligible?
Yes. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments were listed as eligible.
Are nonprofit organizations eligible?
Yes. Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) were listed as eligible.
Are colleges and universities eligible to apply?
Yes. Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, as well as private institutions of higher education, were listed as eligible.
Are small businesses eligible?
Yes. Small businesses were listed as eligible applicants.
Are for-profit organizations eligible?
Yes. For-profit organizations other than small businesses were also listed as eligible.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted on June 6, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date listed was July 31, 2014.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on August 30, 2014.
Who can I contact for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact was Ted Nicholson, State Administrative Officer.
What is the contact phone number for the point of contact?
Ted Nicholson could be reached by phone at 413-253-4364.
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