Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS NM 14 01
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- The New Mexico State Office in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "New Mexico Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) FY14" 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 19, 2014 and posted on Feb 19, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 30, 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 $100,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $75,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
- A. Applicant Eligibility 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 New Mexico Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) FY14 is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) through its New Mexico State Office. The program is meant to spark new, practical conservation ideas and help move them into real-world use, especially approaches and technologies that improve environmental quality while still supporting agricultural production. For FY 2014, NRCS New Mexico anticipated up to $100,000 total available for awards, with individual projects capped at $75,000. Projects could be single-year or multi-year, but could not run longer than three years, with an anticipated start date of September 1, 2014. Even though this announcement is from the New Mexico office, awards were made through a nationwide competitive grants process, meaning proposals were expected to compete on merit within a broader national framework rather than only within the state.
The funding priorities for this cycle focused on innovation tied to specific natural resource concerns important to New Mexico agriculture and working lands. NRCS stated it would consider proposals demonstrating innovative technologies and/or approaches that addressed at least one of three highlighted topics. The first was Plant Community Health, with examples such as improving plant communities through underutilized tools like prescribed burning, or through riparian and wetland restoration methods. The second priority was Water Conservation, including improvements in irrigated agriculture and underutilized ranch management techniques that reduce water use or improve water efficiency. The third priority was Drought Flexibility, emphasizing livestock grazing systems or irrigated agriculture production practices that help operations stay productive under drought conditions. NRCS also noted that if enough strong proposals were not clearly tied to these priorities, or if submissions did not align with current New Mexico NRCS priorities, the agency could consider projects addressing other NRCS-defined resource concerns under existing policy. A broader list of NRCS resource concerns was made available through an NRCS reference link, which applicants could use to frame proposals if they were pursuing other conservation issues.
Eligibility for applicants was fairly open compared to many specialized grant programs, but still defined. Applicants had to be one of the following: a federally recognized Indian Tribe, a state or local unit of government, a non-governmental organization, or an individual. The announcement characterized eligibility as "unrestricted" in the sense that it was not limited to one narrow type of institution, so long as the applicant fit within these categories and met any additional conditions described in the full notice.
A central feature of this opportunity was the cost-sharing requirement. CIG awards could cover up to 50 percent of a project’s total cost, meaning recipients had to provide at least an equal match from non-federal sources. The maximum federal share still could not exceed $75,000, so even large projects needed to structure budgets accordingly. The required match could be made through a combination of cash and in-kind contributions, but NRCS set specific rules on how much of that match had to be cash. For most applicants, the cash portion had to be at least 50 percent of the federal request, with the remaining match allowed to come from in-kind contributions such as donated labor, services, equipment use, or other non-cash support that is allowable and properly valued. In other words, if an applicant requested $60,000 in federal funds, they generally needed at least $30,000 in cash match and could cover the rest of the match requirement with additional cash and/or eligible in-kind support to reach the full dollar-for-dollar match.
The program also included a more flexible matching structure for certain groups to reduce barriers to participation. For projects carried out by a Beginning Farmer or Rancher, a Limited Resource Farmer or Rancher, federally recognized Indian Tribes, members of federally recognized Indian Tribes, or a community-based organization made up of or representing these groups, the standard limit on in-kind contributions did not apply. Under this exception, the minimum cash contribution was reduced to at least 25 percent of the federal request, with the remaining match permitted to be in-kind. NRCS explained that this exception was intended to help these applicants meet the statutory match requirements while still being able to compete for CIG support.
Key administrative details in the notice include the Funding Opportunity Number USDA NRCS NM 14 01 and the CFDA number 10.912, which ties the grant to the Environmental Quality Incentives Program context. The opportunity was posted on February 19, 2014, and applications were due by May 30, 2014, with an estimated archive date of June 29, 2014. The award floor was listed as $0, which typically signals that NRCS could make a range of award sizes up to the ceiling depending on proposal quality and available funds. For help accessing the full announcement electronically, the notice provided a contact: Steven Alves, Contracting Officer, at 505-761-4484, referenced for "NM FY14 CIG access problems."
New Mexico Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) FY14 - FAQs
What is the New Mexico Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) FY14?
The New Mexico CIG FY14 is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) through its New Mexico State Office. It is intended to spark new, practical conservation ideas and help move them into real-world use, especially approaches and technologies that improve environmental quality while still supporting agricultural production.
Who is offering this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) through its New Mexico State Office.
Is this a state-only competition, or are proposals reviewed nationally?
Even though the announcement is from the New Mexico office, awards were made through a nationwide competitive grants process. That means proposals were expected to compete on merit within a broader national framework rather than only within the state.
How much funding was expected to be available for FY 2014?
For FY 2014, NRCS New Mexico anticipated up to $100,000 total available for awards.
What is the maximum amount that can be awarded per project?
Individual projects were capped at $75,000 in federal funds.
Is there a minimum award amount?
The award floor was listed as $0, which generally indicates NRCS could make a range of award sizes up to the ceiling depending on proposal quality and available funds.
How long can a project last?
Projects could be single-year or multi-year, but could not run longer than three years.
What was the anticipated project start date?
The anticipated start date was September 1, 2014.
What were the main funding priorities for this cycle?
NRCS stated it would consider proposals demonstrating innovative technologies and/or approaches that addressed at least one of three highlighted topics: Plant Community Health, Water Conservation, or Drought Flexibility.
What does "Plant Community Health" include in this announcement?
Examples included improving plant communities through underutilized tools like prescribed burning, as well as riparian and wetland restoration methods.
What does the "Water Conservation" priority focus on?
This priority included improvements in irrigated agriculture and underutilized ranch management techniques that reduce water use or improve water efficiency.
What does the "Drought Flexibility" priority cover?
Drought Flexibility emphasized livestock grazing systems or irrigated agriculture production practices that help operations stay productive under drought conditions.
Can NRCS consider projects that do not fit the three highlighted priorities?
Yes. NRCS noted that if enough strong proposals were not clearly tied to the listed priorities, or if submissions did not align with current New Mexico NRCS priorities, the agency could consider projects addressing other NRCS-defined resource concerns under existing policy.
Is there a broader list of eligible resource concerns applicants can use?
Yes. The notice stated that a broader list of NRCS resource concerns was available through an NRCS reference link, which applicants could use to frame proposals if they were pursuing other conservation issues.
Who is eligible to apply?
Applicants had to be one of the following: a federally recognized Indian Tribe, a state or local unit of government, a non-governmental organization, or an individual.
Is eligibility limited to a narrow type of organization?
No. The announcement characterized eligibility as "unrestricted" in the sense that it was not limited to one narrow type of institution, as long as the applicant fit within the eligible categories and met any additional conditions described in the full notice.
Is cost sharing required?
Yes. CIG awards could cover up to 50 percent of a project's total cost, meaning recipients had to provide at least an equal match from non-federal sources.
What is the maximum federal share of a project budget?
The federal share could be no more than 50 percent of total project cost, and the maximum federal award per project could not exceed $75,000.
What forms of match are allowed?
The required match could be made through a combination of cash and in-kind contributions, as long as they are allowable and properly valued.
What counts as in-kind match under this announcement?
Examples of in-kind contributions included donated labor, services, equipment use, or other non-cash support that is allowable and properly valued.
How much of the match must be provided as cash for most applicants?
For most applicants, the cash portion had to be at least 50 percent of the federal request, with the remainder of the match allowed to be in-kind and/or additional cash.
Can you give an example of how the standard cash match works?
Yes. If an applicant requested $60,000 in federal funds, they generally needed at least $30,000 in cash match. They could then use additional cash and/or eligible in-kind support to reach the full dollar-for-dollar match required overall.
Is there a reduced cash match requirement for certain applicants?
Yes. For projects carried out by a Beginning Farmer or Rancher, a Limited Resource Farmer or Rancher, federally recognized Indian Tribes, members of federally recognized Indian Tribes, or a community-based organization made up of or representing these groups, the standard limit on in-kind contributions did not apply and the minimum cash contribution was reduced.
What is the minimum cash match under the reduced match exception?
Under the exception, the minimum cash contribution was reduced to at least 25 percent of the federal request, with the remaining match permitted to be in-kind.
Why does this opportunity include a reduced cash match option for certain groups?
NRCS explained that the exception was intended to help these applicants meet the statutory match requirements while still being able to compete for CIG support.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is USDA NRCS NM 14 01.
What is the CFDA number associated with this grant?
The CFDA number is 10.912, which ties the grant to the Environmental Quality Incentives Program context.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on February 19, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
Applications were due by May 30, 2014.
When was the estimated archive date?
The estimated archive date was June 29, 2014.
Who can be contacted for access problems with the full announcement?
For "NM FY14 CIG access problems," the notice provided the contact Steven Alves, Contracting Officer, at 505-761-4484.
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