Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS MD CIG 18 01
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is offering Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) funding in Maryland for federal fiscal year 2018 to encourage the development, testing, and adoption of new and improved conservation approaches and technologies. The focus of this opportunity is on innovative, practical ideas that can strengthen conservation outcomes in agriculture and natural resource management within the state. Projects supported under this notice must be carried out in Maryland and are intended to help move promising conservation solutions from concept or pilot stages toward broader real-world use.
This is a discretionary grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number: USDA NRCS MD CIG 18 01) under CFDA 10.912, categorized under Agriculture, Environment, and Natural Resources. NRCS made up to $150,000 total available for Maryland in FY 2018 and anticipated making about two awards. Individual awards could be as large as $75,000, which also serves as the award ceiling for a single project under this announcement. Funded projects may run for a period of one to three years, giving applicants flexibility to propose shorter demonstrations or multi-year efforts to validate and expand an innovation.
Eligibility is broad and is designed to include most non-federal applicants. All non-federal entities and individuals may apply, with federal agencies being the only applicants explicitly excluded. Eligible applicant types include state, county, and local governments; special district governments; independent school districts; public and private institutions of higher education; federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations; public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities; nonprofit organizations (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3)); for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profits); and individuals. This structure is meant to open the door to a wide range of partnerships, including collaborations among producers, researchers, conservation organizations, local governments, and technical service providers, as long as the work benefits conservation efforts in Maryland.
Key timing details include a creation date of April 30, 2018, with an original application closing date of June 15, 2018. Overall, this announcement presents a relatively targeted pool of funding with a clear ceiling per award, aimed at advancing innovative conservation technologies or approaches that can be demonstrated and adopted in Maryland’s agricultural and natural resource settings.Apply for USDA NRCS MD CIG 18 01
- The Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service in the agriculture, environment, natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Announcement for Program Funding for NRCS' Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2018 -Maryland" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.912.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 30, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 15, 2018. (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.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Individuals, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - USDA NRCS Maryland Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) FY 2018
What is this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) funding available in Maryland for federal fiscal year (FY) 2018. It supports the development, testing, and adoption of new and improved conservation approaches and technologies.
What is the main purpose of the Maryland CIG funding?
The purpose is to encourage innovative, practical ideas that strengthen conservation outcomes in agriculture and natural resource management within Maryland. The program is intended to help move promising conservation solutions from concept or pilot stages toward broader real-world use.
What kinds of projects does this funding focus on?
The focus is on innovative and practical conservation approaches or technologies that can improve conservation outcomes in agricultural and natural resource settings. Projects are expected to support the development, testing, demonstration, and adoption of improved conservation solutions.
Where must the project be carried out?
Projects supported under this notice must be carried out in Maryland.
Is this a formula grant or a competitive/discretionary grant?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is USDA NRCS MD CIG 18 01.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is listed under CFDA 10.912.
What category does this grant fall under?
The opportunity is categorized under Agriculture, Environment, and Natural Resources.
How much funding is available in Maryland for FY 2018?
NRCS made up to $150,000 total available for Maryland in FY 2018 under this announcement.
How many awards does NRCS expect to make?
NRCS anticipated making about two awards.
What is the maximum award amount for a single project?
Individual awards could be as large as $75,000, and $75,000 is the award ceiling for a single project under this announcement.
What is the project period (how long can a project last)?
Funded projects may run for a period of one to three years.
Who is eligible to apply?
All non-federal entities and individuals may apply. Federal agencies are explicitly excluded from applying.
Are state, county, or local governments eligible?
Yes. Eligible applicants include state, county, and local governments, as well as special district governments.
Are schools and universities eligible to apply?
Yes. Eligible applicants include independent school districts and public and private institutions of higher education.
Are tribal governments and tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. Eligible applicants include federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations.
Are nonprofits eligible?
Yes. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, including both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) nonprofits.
Are for-profit organizations and small businesses eligible?
Yes. Eligible applicants include for-profit organizations, including small businesses and other for-profits.
Can an individual apply?
Yes. Individuals are listed as eligible applicants, as long as they are non-federal.
Are public housing authorities eligible?
Yes. Eligible applicants include public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities.
Can federal agencies participate in any way?
Federal agencies are the only applicants explicitly excluded from applying under this announcement.
Does this opportunity encourage partnerships?
Yes. The eligibility structure is designed to open the door to a wide range of partnerships and collaborations (for example, among producers, researchers, conservation organizations, local governments, and technical service providers), as long as the work benefits conservation efforts in Maryland.
When was this funding opportunity created?
The creation date for this opportunity is April 30, 2018.
What was the original application closing date?
The original application closing date was June 15, 2018.
What is the overall goal of supporting these projects?
The overall goal is to advance innovative conservation technologies or approaches that can be demonstrated and adopted in Maryland, helping move successful concepts and pilots into broader, real-world implementation.
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