Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS ME 12 01
Apply for USDA NRCS ME 12 01
- The NRCS Maine State Office in the agriculture natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Maine Conservation Innovation Grant FY12" 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 Apr 24, 2012 and posted on Apr 24, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 31, 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 $250,000.00 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: Private institutions of higher education State governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Individuals County governments Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Special district governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Maine Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) FY12 opportunity is a competitive grant program run by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) through the NRCS Maine State Office. Its purpose is to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies that support agricultural and natural resource conservation goals. The funding is tied to the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) under CFDA 10.912, meaning projects are generally expected to align with practical, on-the-ground conservation outcomes that can be demonstrated and then more broadly adopted.
For fiscal year 2012, NRCS anticipated making about $250,000 total available under this Maine-focused funding announcement (Funding Opportunity Number USDA NRCS ME 12 01). NRCS expected to make around five awards. Individual awards could be as large as $75,000, and the minimum award amount was listed as $0, indicating flexibility in final award sizing depending on the merit of proposals and available funds. Projects were required to be time-limited, with a performance period of one to three years. The program uses a discretionary grant structure, and funds are awarded strictly through a competitive selection process rather than first-come, first-served.
A key requirement of this opportunity is cost sharing or matching, meaning applicants must plan to contribute non-federal resources to help cover project costs. While the announcement summary does not specify the match percentage, applicants would need to build a budget that clearly shows how matching contributions will be met and documented, since match is a formal condition of the award.
Eligibility was broad and included many types of applicants: individuals; federal-recognized tribal governments; state, county, city, township, and special district governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in that specific nonprofit category); for-profit organizations other than small businesses; and small businesses. This wide eligibility reflects the program intent to encourage innovation from multiple sectors, including farmers and land managers, universities, conservation groups, local governments, and private industry partners.
The application process emphasized basic compliance and completeness as a threshold requirement. NRCS stated that applications would be screened to confirm they meet the notice requirements, and incomplete applications would be removed from consideration without being scored against other proposals. Applicants eliminated for incompleteness would be notified by email. As a result, careful attention to required forms, attachments, formatting, and submission instructions would be essential to remain eligible for review.
The opportunity was posted on April 24, 2012, with a closing deadline of May 31, 2012 (the original and current closing dates matched, indicating no extension). The official information and related materials were available through the Maine NRCS public website. For applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically, NRCS provided a direct contact: Chris Jones at 207-990-9563 (government email also listed in the original notice).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - Maine Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) FY12
What is the Maine Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) FY12 opportunity?
The Maine Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) FY12 is a competitive, discretionary grant program run by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) through the NRCS Maine State Office. It is designed to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies that support agricultural and natural resource conservation goals.
Which agency is administering this grant?
This opportunity is administered by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), specifically through the NRCS Maine State Office.
What is the purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to encourage innovation in conservation by supporting projects that develop and demonstrate new or improved conservation approaches and technologies, with the intent that successful results can be adopted more broadly.
How is this opportunity connected to EQIP and CFDA 10.912?
The funding is tied to the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) under CFDA 10.912. As a result, projects are generally expected to align with practical, on-the-ground conservation outcomes that can be demonstrated and then more broadly adopted.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is USDA NRCS ME 12 01.
How much funding was expected to be available in total?
For fiscal year 2012, NRCS anticipated making about $250,000 total available under this Maine-focused funding announcement.
How many awards did NRCS expect to make?
NRCS expected to make around five awards.
What is the maximum award amount for an individual project?
Individual awards could be as large as $75,000.
What is the minimum award amount?
The minimum award amount was listed as $0. This indicates flexibility in final award sizing depending on proposal merit and available funds.
How long can a funded project last?
Projects must be time-limited with a performance period of one to three years.
Is this a first-come, first-served program?
No. Funds are awarded strictly through a competitive selection process. This is a discretionary grant opportunity rather than a first-come, first-served program.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A key requirement is cost sharing or matching. Applicants must plan to contribute non-federal resources to help cover project costs.
Does the summary specify the required match percentage?
No. The announcement summary does not specify a match percentage, but applicants are expected to build a budget that clearly shows how matching contributions will be met and documented because match is a formal condition of the award.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes: individuals; federal-recognized tribal governments; state governments; county governments; city or township governments; special district governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in that specific nonprofit category); for-profit organizations other than small businesses; and small businesses.
Can individuals apply?
Yes. Individuals are listed as eligible applicants.
Are tribal governments eligible?
Yes. Federal-recognized tribal governments are listed as eligible applicants.
Are universities and colleges eligible?
Yes. Both public/state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education are eligible.
Are nonprofit organizations eligible?
Yes. Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status are eligible (excluding institutions of higher education in that specific nonprofit category as stated in the summary).
Are for-profit organizations eligible?
Yes. For-profit organizations other than small businesses are listed as eligible, and small businesses are also listed as eligible.
What happens if an application is incomplete?
NRCS stated that applications would be screened to confirm they meet the notice requirements. Incomplete applications would be removed from consideration without being scored against other proposals.
How will applicants be notified if their application is eliminated for incompleteness?
Applicants eliminated for incompleteness would be notified by email.
What should applicants pay close attention to when preparing their application?
The process emphasized compliance and completeness as threshold requirements. Applicants should carefully follow required forms, attachments, formatting, and submission instructions to avoid being removed from consideration.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 24, 2012.
What was the application deadline?
The closing deadline was May 31, 2012.
Was the deadline extended?
No extension is indicated. The original and current closing dates matched, suggesting the deadline remained May 31, 2012.
Where could applicants find the official announcement materials?
The official information and related materials were available through the Maine NRCS public website.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
For applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically, NRCS provided a direct contact: Chris Jones at 207-990-9563 (a government email address was also listed in the original notice).
What types of projects is this program generally expecting to support?
Based on its connection to EQIP and its stated purpose, projects are generally expected to focus on practical, on-the-ground conservation outcomes in agriculture and natural resource conservation, demonstrate results during the project period, and support broader adoption of successful innovations.
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