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- The Vermont State Office in the agriculture natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "New Hampshire Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG)" 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 4, 2010 and posted on Jun 1, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 2, 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 $168,000.00 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: For profit organizations other than small businesses Individuals Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments Private institutions of higher education State governments Small businesses Independent school districts County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The New Hampshire Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) opportunity is a competitive grant program run by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) New Hampshire State Office. Its main purpose is to encourage new, practical ideas that improve conservation outcomes by helping develop and accelerate the adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. In plain terms, the program is looking for projects that go beyond business-as-usual conservation work and instead test, demonstrate, and help implement improved methods that address agricultural and natural resource challenges in New Hampshire.
Funding is awarded through a statewide competition for projects taking place within New Hampshire, and applicants can propose projects lasting between one and three years. For FY2010, NRCS identified two broad focus tracks within the competition: the Natural Resource Concerns Component (projects aimed at addressing specific conservation and environmental resource problems) and the Technology Component (projects that develop or demonstrate conservation-related tools, equipment, or technical approaches). While the announcement does not list specific resource concerns in the excerpt provided, the framing indicates NRCS expects proposals to align with conservation priorities commonly connected to agricultural lands and natural resources, consistent with the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) context associated with CFDA 10.912.
The total funding anticipated for the New Hampshire CIG competition in fiscal year 2010 was projected at $80,000, with a possibility of reaching up to $168,000 depending on Congressional action. NRCS expected to make about three awards. Individual awards are capped at $75,000, and there is no stated minimum award amount (award floor is $0). The State Conservationist retains discretion and explicitly reserves the right to fund none of the submitted proposals, which is a reminder that meeting eligibility requirements alone does not guarantee an award.
This opportunity is open to a wide range of eligible applicants, including individuals, for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profits), nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in that category), local governments (city/township, county, independent school districts, and special district governments), state governments, federally recognized tribal governments, and both public and private institutions of higher education. The listing makes it clear that NRCS intended broad participation across the public, private, nonprofit, and academic sectors, as long as the proposed work is conducted within New Hampshire and fits the program goals.
A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning recipients should expect to contribute non-federal resources toward the project in addition to the grant funds (the exact match rate and what qualifies would be detailed in the full announcement). Applications could be submitted in writing or electronically, but they had to be received by the NH NRCS State Office by 4:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time on July 2, 2010. The opportunity was posted June 1, 2010, with an archive date of August 1, 2010. The funding opportunity number is USDANRCSNH1001 and the title is New Hampshire Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG).
For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, the listed contact was Patricia Pickett, Contract Specialist, reachable by phone at 802-951-6795. An additional information link referenced the NH NRCS homepage, which would typically host the full program notice, application instructions, required forms, and any state-specific priorities or evaluation criteria used in ranking proposals.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): New Hampshire Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG)
What is the New Hampshire Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) opportunity?
The New Hampshire Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) opportunity is a competitive grant program administered by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) New Hampshire State Office. It supports projects that develop, test, demonstrate, and help implement innovative conservation approaches and technologies that improve conservation outcomes in New Hampshire.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The program is designed to encourage new, practical ideas that go beyond business-as-usual conservation work. Projects are expected to help develop and accelerate adoption of improved conservation methods that address agricultural and natural resource challenges in New Hampshire.
Where must project work take place?
Projects funded under this opportunity are intended to take place within the state of New Hampshire.
Is this a competitive grant?
Yes. Funding is awarded through a statewide competition run by the NRCS New Hampshire State Office.
How long can a project last?
Applicants can propose project periods ranging from one to three years.
What are the focus tracks for this competition?
For FY2010, NRCS identified two broad focus tracks:
- Natural Resource Concerns Component: projects aimed at addressing specific conservation and environmental resource problems.
- Technology Component: projects that develop or demonstrate conservation-related tools, equipment, or technical approaches.
Does the notice list specific natural resource concerns that must be addressed?
The excerpt provided does not list specific resource concerns. However, it indicates NRCS expects proposals to align with conservation priorities commonly associated with agricultural lands and natural resources, consistent with the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) context tied to CFDA 10.912.
How much total funding is expected to be available?
For fiscal year 2010, NRCS anticipated approximately $80,000 in total funding for the New Hampshire CIG competition, with the possibility of reaching up to $168,000 depending on Congressional action.
How many awards does NRCS expect to make?
NRCS expected to make about three awards.
What is the maximum award amount?
Individual awards are capped at $75,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award amount is stated (the award floor is listed as $0).
Can NRCS decide not to fund any proposals?
Yes. The State Conservationist retains discretion and explicitly reserves the right to fund none of the submitted proposals. This means that meeting eligibility requirements does not guarantee funding.
Who is eligible to apply?
The opportunity is open to a broad range of applicants, including:
- Individuals
- For-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profits)
- Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in that category)
- Local governments (city/township, county, independent school districts, and special district governments)
- State governments
- Federally recognized tribal governments
- Public and private institutions of higher education
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
Yes. Both public and private institutions of higher education are listed as eligible applicants. The eligibility list also notes that 501(c)(3) nonprofits are eligible, excluding institutions of higher education in that specific nonprofit category.
Are individuals allowed to apply?
Yes. Individuals are included in the list of eligible applicants.
Are small businesses and other for-profits eligible to apply?
Yes. For-profit organizations, including small businesses and other for-profit entities, are eligible.
Is there a cost-share or match requirement?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning recipients should expect to contribute non-federal resources toward the project in addition to the grant funds.
Does the excerpt specify the exact match rate or what qualifies as match?
No. The excerpt indicates that a match is required but notes that the exact match rate and what qualifies would be detailed in the full announcement.
How can applications be submitted?
Applications could be submitted either in writing or electronically.
What is the application deadline?
Applications had to be received by the NH NRCS State Office by 4:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time on July 2, 2010.
Is the deadline based on submission time or receipt time?
The excerpt specifies that applications must be received by the NH NRCS State Office by the stated deadline time.
When was the opportunity posted and when was it archived?
The opportunity was posted on June 1, 2010, and the archive date is listed as August 1, 2010.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is USDANRCSNH1001.
What is the official title of this funding opportunity?
The title is New Hampshire Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG).
What should applicants do to find full application instructions and required forms?
The excerpt references an additional information link to the NH NRCS homepage, which would typically host the full program notice, application instructions, required forms, and any state-specific priorities or evaluation criteria used to rank proposals.
Who is the contact person for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed contact is Patricia Pickett, Contract Specialist. Phone: 802-951-6795.
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