Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS NC 11 01
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- The North Carolina State Office in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "North Carolina Conservation Innovation Grants FY11" 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 Jan 11, 2011 and posted on Jan 11, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 4, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $75,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments City or township governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Individuals.
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Opportunity Summary:
The North Carolina Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) FY11 opportunity is a competitive grant program run by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) through the North Carolina State Office. Its purpose is to spark the development, testing, and broader adoption of new or improved conservation practices, tools, and technologies that can be used in agriculture and related land management. The program is designed to move promising conservation ideas into real-world use by supporting pilot projects, demonstrations, and other efforts that show measurable conservation benefits and can be replicated or scaled across the state.
Funding is awarded through a statewide competitive process, meaning proposals are reviewed and selected based on how well they meet North Carolina NRCS priorities and the program goals laid out in the announcement. The funding instrument is a discretionary grant under CFDA 10.912, tied to the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). The notice indicates an award ceiling of $75,000 per grant, with no stated minimum (award floor of $0). A cost-sharing or matching contribution is required, so applicants should expect to document non-federal or partner contributions as part of the project budget and application package.
Projects funded under this announcement have clear timing requirements. After a grant is awarded, the project must begin implementation within 12 months. The full project period cannot exceed 36 months from the date of award, so proposals need a realistic work plan that can be executed within a three-year window, including any field implementation, outreach, data collection, and reporting.
Eligibility is broad and includes individuals as well as a range of public and private entities. Eligible applicants listed in the notice include Federally recognized Native American tribal governments, state governments, county governments, and city or township governments. Eligible nonprofit organizations include those with 501(c)(3) status as well as nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education under that specific nonprofit category). Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education are also eligible. Overall, the program is open to many types of applicants who can credibly deliver conservation innovation work in North Carolina and manage a grant with required cost-share.
The application window for this FY11 cycle opened when the opportunity was posted on January 11, 2011, with an application deadline of March 4, 2011. The opportunity was later archived on April 3, 2011. Applicants were directed to the full announcement and detailed instructions via the NRCS North Carolina link provided in the notice, which includes the specific state objectives, project eligibility details, evaluation criteria, and how to assemble and submit an application.
For access issues or questions tied to the full announcement, the notice provides a direct point of contact: Jefferey (Jeff) Hale, Contract Specialist, reachable by phone at 919-873-2113.
North Carolina Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) FY11 - FAQs
What is the North Carolina Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) FY11 opportunity?
The North Carolina Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) FY11 opportunity is a competitive grant program run by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) through the North Carolina State Office. It supports projects that develop, test, and expand the use of new or improved conservation practices, tools, and technologies for agriculture and related land management in North Carolina.
What is the main goal of this grant program?
The program is designed to move promising conservation ideas into real-world use. It funds pilot projects, demonstrations, and related efforts that can show measurable conservation benefits and that can be replicated or scaled across North Carolina.
How are projects selected for funding?
Funding is awarded through a statewide competitive process. Proposals are reviewed and selected based on how well they align with North Carolina NRCS priorities and the program goals described in the announcement.
Which agency administers this grant?
The program is run by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) through the North Carolina State Office.
What type of funding instrument is used for awards?
The notice describes the award as a discretionary grant under CFDA 10.912, tied to the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP).
What is the maximum grant amount (award ceiling)?
The notice indicates an award ceiling of $75,000 per grant.
Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No minimum award amount is stated. The notice lists an award floor of $0.
Is cost-share or matching funding required?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching contribution is required. Applicants should be prepared to document non-federal and/or partner contributions in the project budget and application materials.
How soon must a project start after receiving an award?
After an award is made, the project must begin implementation within 12 months.
How long can the project period last?
The total project period cannot exceed 36 months from the date of award. Proposals should include a work plan that can realistically be completed within that three-year timeframe, including implementation, outreach, data collection, and reporting.
What kinds of projects does this program support?
The program supports efforts like pilot projects and demonstrations that test or showcase innovative conservation practices, tools, or technologies. Projects should be designed to produce measurable conservation benefits and have potential to be replicated or scaled across the state.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes individuals and a wide range of public and private entities. The notice lists eligible applicants such as:
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status
- Nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education under that nonprofit category)
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Individuals
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
Yes. Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education are listed as eligible. The notice also specifies that nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status are eligible under that category, but it excludes institutions of higher education from that specific nonprofit category.
When did the FY11 application period open?
The application window opened when the opportunity was posted on January 11, 2011.
What was the application deadline for FY11?
The application deadline listed in the notice was March 4, 2011.
What does it mean that the opportunity was archived?
The notice states the opportunity was archived on April 3, 2011. Based on the information provided, that indicates the FY11 posting was no longer active after that date.
Where were applicants directed to find the full announcement and instructions?
Applicants were directed to the NRCS North Carolina link provided in the notice for the full announcement and detailed instructions. The notice indicates that the linked materials include state objectives, project eligibility details, evaluation criteria, and instructions for assembling and submitting an application.
What should a strong proposal include based on the timing rules?
A proposal should include a realistic work plan that can start within 12 months of award and be fully completed within 36 months. The plan should account for field implementation (if applicable), outreach, data collection, and reporting within the three-year limit.
Who can be contacted for questions or access issues related to the full announcement?
The notice lists Jefferey (Jeff) Hale, Contract Specialist, as the point of contact. He can be reached at 919-873-2113.
Is this grant limited to agriculture only?
The notice frames the focus as agriculture and related land management. The supported innovations are conservation practices, tools, and technologies that can be used in those settings.
Does the program emphasize measurable outcomes?
Yes. The announcement description highlights that funded efforts should demonstrate measurable conservation benefits and be suitable for replication or scaling across the state.
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