Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS NHQ 14 01
Apply for USDA NRCS NHQ 14 01
- The Natural Resources Conservation Service in the agriculture environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "USDA NRCS NHQ 14 01" 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 7, 2014 and posted on Feb 6, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 5, 2014 For the submission of Full Proposals from selected applicants.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $15,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 40 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Small businesses County governments State governments City or township governments Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Individuals Special district 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).
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Opportunity Summary:
USDA NRCS NHQ 14 01 is a federal grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) offering Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG). The program is designed to spark the development, testing, and broader adoption of new or improved conservation approaches and technologies tied to agriculture and natural resource stewardship. In practice, this means NRCS is looking for projects that move beyond standard practice and can demonstrate practical, transferable conservation benefits that others can replicate or scale.
The opportunity is national in scope and accepts applications from all 50 states as well as the District of Columbia. It also explicitly includes U.S. territories and affiliated areas, including the Caribbean Area (Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands) and the Pacific Islands Area (Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands). The funding is connected to CFDA 10.912, the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), which signals that projects should align with EQIP-related conservation goals and outcomes.
For fiscal year 2014, NRCS anticipated up to $15,000,000 available in total, with an expectation of roughly 40 awards. Individual awards range from a minimum (award floor) of $5,000 up to a maximum (award ceiling) of $1,000,000. Projects are intended to be relatively time-bounded and implementation-focused, with project periods expected to run between 1 and 3 years. The funding instrument is a grant, and the opportunity is categorized under agriculture, environment, and natural resources.
A key feature of this announcement is that it requires cost sharing or matching, meaning recipients must contribute non-federal resources toward the project budget according to the program rules. This requirement is common for innovation and demonstration-style conservation programs because it ensures applicants have meaningful investment in delivering results and helps stretch public funding across more pilot and adoption efforts.
Eligibility is broad and includes a mix of public, private, and nonprofit entities as well as individuals. Eligible applicants include small businesses; for-profit organizations other than small businesses; individuals; nonprofit organizations (including both 501(c)(3) nonprofits and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education); private institutions of higher education; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; local governments such as city/township and county governments; state governments; special district governments; and federally recognized Native American tribal governments. This wide eligibility suggests NRCS is encouraging diverse partnerships and pathways for innovation, from university-led research and extension-style demonstrations to producer-driven or industry-driven implementation projects, as long as the proposed work fits the conservation innovation purpose.
The application process reflected a two-stage timeline. The original closing date of March 7, 2014 applied to pre-proposals only, meaning applicants first submitted an initial concept for screening. Selected applicants were then invited to submit full proposals, with the listed full proposal deadline being May 5, 2014. The opportunity was posted February 6, 2014, with a listed creation date of April 7, 2014, reflecting administrative recordkeeping updates in the funding portal.
For reference and support, NRCS provided an additional information link to the CIG home page, which typically houses program guidance, examples of prior awards, and instructions. Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Karen Minor, Grants and Agreements Specialist, at (202) 720-2929.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is USDA NRCS NHQ 14 01?
USDA NRCS NHQ 14 01 is a federal grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), offering Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG).
What is the purpose of the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program under this opportunity?
The purpose is to spark the development, testing, and broader adoption of new or improved conservation approaches and technologies related to agriculture and natural resource stewardship. NRCS is seeking projects that move beyond standard practice and can demonstrate practical, transferable conservation benefits that others can replicate or scale.
Is this a national or state-specific funding opportunity?
This opportunity is national in scope.
What geographic areas are eligible to apply?
Applications are accepted from all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The opportunity also explicitly includes U.S. territories and affiliated areas, including the Caribbean Area (Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands) and the Pacific Islands Area (Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands).
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity, and why does it matter?
The funding is connected to CFDA 10.912, the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). This signals that proposed projects should align with EQIP-related conservation goals and outcomes.
How much funding is available under this announcement?
For fiscal year 2014, NRCS anticipated up to $15,000,000 in total funding available.
About how many awards did NRCS expect to make?
NRCS expected to make roughly 40 awards.
What is the minimum and maximum award size?
The award floor (minimum) is $5,000 and the award ceiling (maximum) is $1,000,000.
What is the expected project period (duration) for funded projects?
Projects are expected to run between 1 and 3 years.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument for this opportunity is a grant.
Which topic areas does this grant fall under?
The opportunity is categorized under agriculture, environment, and natural resources.
Does this opportunity require cost sharing or matching funds?
Yes. The announcement requires cost sharing or matching, meaning recipients must contribute non-federal resources toward the project budget according to the program rules.
Why does NRCS require cost sharing or matching for this program?
As described in the announcement, cost sharing or matching is common for innovation and demonstration-style conservation programs because it helps ensure applicants have meaningful investment in delivering results and helps stretch public funding across more pilot and adoption efforts.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes public, private, nonprofit entities, and individuals. Eligible applicants include:
- Small businesses
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Individuals
- Nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) nonprofits and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education)
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Local governments (city/township and county governments)
- State governments
- Special district governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
Yes. Both private institutions of higher education and public and state-controlled institutions of higher education are listed as eligible applicants.
Are nonprofit organizations eligible if they do not have 501(c)(3) status?
Yes. Nonprofit organizations are listed as eligible, including nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education).
Are individuals allowed to apply?
Yes. Individuals are listed among the eligible applicant types.
Are businesses allowed to apply?
Yes. Small businesses and for-profit organizations other than small businesses are included in the eligible applicant types.
Are tribal governments eligible to apply?
Yes. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments are listed as eligible applicants.
Are state and local governments eligible to apply?
Yes. State governments, local governments (city/township and county), and special district governments are listed as eligible applicants.
How does the application process work (based on this announcement)?
The process used a two-stage timeline. Applicants first submitted pre-proposals for initial screening. Selected applicants were then invited to submit full proposals.
What was the deadline for pre-proposals?
The original closing date for pre-proposals was March 7, 2014.
What was the deadline for full proposals?
The listed full proposal deadline was May 5, 2014, for applicants who were invited to submit a full proposal.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on February 6, 2014.
Why does the listing show a "creation date" that is later than the posting date?
The listing shows a creation date of April 7, 2014, which reflects administrative recordkeeping updates in the funding portal.
Where can applicants find additional program guidance or examples?
NRCS provided an additional information link to the CIG home page, which typically houses program guidance, examples of prior awards, and instructions.
Who can applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Karen Minor, Grants and Agreements Specialist, at (202) 720-2929.
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