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- The Vermont State Office in the agriculture environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "MAINE CONSERVATION INNOVATION 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 Feb 15, 2011 and posted on Jan 27, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 28, 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 $100,000.00 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 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Independent school districts State governments Small businesses Private institutions of higher education Special district governments Individuals.
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Opportunity Summary:
The MAINE CONSERVATION INNOVATION GRANTS opportunity is a competitive grant program offered through the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Maine. Its main purpose is to encourage new, practical conservation ideas by funding projects that develop, test, demonstrate, or help expand the adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. The program is tied to the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) (CFDA 10.912) and is intended to move conservation beyond standard practices by supporting creative solutions that can be replicated or scaled up.
For FY 2011, Maine NRCS expected to have about $100,000 available in total funding, with an anticipated number of awards around three. Individual awards could be as high as $75,000 (no stated minimum award floor), and projects are expected to last between one and three years. The funding is awarded through a competitive process, and applications are screened first for completeness and compliance with the announcement requirements. Any application that is incomplete or does not follow the rules is removed from consideration, and the applicant is notified.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of applicants. Eligible applicants listed include individuals; nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education); city or township governments; county governments; state governments; special district governments; independent school districts; Native American tribal governments (federally recognized); public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; for-profit organizations other than small businesses; and small businesses. The listing also notes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipients should expect to contribute non-federal resources toward the project as part of the award terms.
Key dates and submission details are clearly defined. Applications had to be received by the NRCS Maine Headquarters no later than 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on February 28, 2011. Applicants selected for funding consideration were to be notified by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on March 31, 2011. Applications could be submitted either as hard copy deliveries (hand delivery, mail, express mail, or overnight courier) or electronically via Grants.gov. Hard copy submissions were directed to Jerry Jacobs, Contracting Officer, USDA NRCS, Maine Conservation Innovation Grants Program, 967 Illinois Avenue, Suite #3, Bangor, ME 04401.
For questions and support, the announcement provides contacts at NRCS Maine. Christopher Jones is listed as the Maine CIG Program Manager (phone 207-990-9563, fax 207-990-9599, email chris.jones@me.usda.gov). Gerald (Jerry) Jacobs is also provided as a contact, including a phone number (207-990-9584), particularly for assistance accessing the full announcement. The opportunity was posted January 27, 2011, with an original and current closing date of February 28, 2011, and an archive date of March 30, 2011, under Funding Opportunity Number USDANRCSME1101.
MAINE Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) - FAQs (FY 2011)
What is the MAINE Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) opportunity?
The Maine Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) opportunity is a competitive grant program offered through the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Maine. It funds projects that develop, test, demonstrate, or help expand adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies.
What is the main purpose of this grant program?
The program is intended to encourage new, practical conservation ideas and move conservation beyond standard practices by supporting creative solutions that can be replicated or scaled up.
How is this opportunity connected to EQIP?
This CIG opportunity is tied to the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and references CFDA 10.912.
How much total funding was expected to be available for FY 2011?
For FY 2011, Maine NRCS expected to have approximately $100,000 available in total funding.
How many awards were anticipated?
The announcement anticipated around three awards.
What is the maximum award amount?
Individual awards could be as high as $75,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award floor was stated in the information provided.
How long are projects expected to last?
Projects are expected to last between one and three years.
Is this a competitive grant?
Yes. Funding is awarded through a competitive process.
Are applications screened before review?
Yes. Applications are screened first for completeness and compliance with the announcement requirements.
What happens if an application is incomplete or does not follow the rules?
Any application that is incomplete or does not follow the rules is removed from consideration, and the applicant is notified.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes: individuals; nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education); city or township governments; county governments; state governments; special district governments; independent school districts; Native American tribal governments (federally recognized); public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; for-profit organizations other than small businesses; and small businesses.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The listing notes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipients should expect to contribute non-federal resources toward the project as part of the award terms.
When was the application due?
Applications had to be received by the NRCS Maine Headquarters no later than 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on February 28, 2011.
Is the deadline based on the time sent or the time received?
The information provided states applications had to be received by NRCS Maine Headquarters by 4:00 p.m. EST on February 28, 2011.
When would applicants be notified about selection for funding consideration?
Applicants selected for funding consideration were to be notified by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on March 31, 2011.
How could applications be submitted?
Applications could be submitted as hard copy deliveries (hand delivery, mail, express mail, or overnight courier) or electronically via Grants.gov.
Where were hard copy applications sent?
Hard copy submissions were directed to: Jerry Jacobs, Contracting Officer, USDA NRCS, Maine Conservation Innovation Grants Program, 967 Illinois Avenue, Suite #3, Bangor, ME 04401.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is USDANRCSME1101.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on January 27, 2011.
What was the closing date listed for the opportunity?
The original and current closing date listed was February 28, 2011.
What was the archive date?
The archive date listed was March 30, 2011.
Who can be contacted with questions about the Maine CIG program?
Christopher Jones is listed as the Maine CIG Program Manager. Phone: 207-990-9563. Fax: 207-990-9599. Email: chris.jones@me.usda.gov.
Who can help with accessing the full announcement?
Gerald (Jerry) Jacobs is provided as a contact for assistance accessing the full announcement. Phone: 207-990-9584.
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