# Conservation Innovation Grants New Hampshire State Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/usda-nrcs-nh-cig-nofo0001146-conservation-innovation-grants-new-hampshire-state-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/338492

> Natural Resources Conservation Service offered grants of up to $200,000 (at least $75,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses, businesses and individuals. It expected to make about 2 awards worth $200,000 in total. Applications closed on June 1, 2022.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | USDA-NRCS-NH-CIG-NOFO0001146 |
| Agency | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | June 1, 2022 |
| Award ceiling | $200,000 |
| Award floor | $75,000 |
| Expected awards | 2 |
| Total funding | $200,000 |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 10.912 |

## Who can apply

- 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

## What the grant funds

Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO) SUMMARY INFORMATION Federal Awarding Agency Name: U.S. Department of Agriculture – Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) Notice of Funding Opportunity Title: Announcement for Program Funding for NRCS’ Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2022 – New Hampshire. Notice of Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-NH-CIG-NOFO0001146 Assistance Listing This program is listed in the Assistance Listings on SAM.gov under 10.912, Environmental Quality Incentives Program SAM is a web-based, government-wide application that collects, validates, stores, and disseminates business information about the federal government's trading partners in support of the contract awards, grants, and electronic payment processes. Notice of Funding Opportunity Summary NRCS is announcing the availability of CIG funding to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Applications are accepted from eligible entities for projects carried out in the state of New Hampshire. A total of up to $200,000 is available for the New Hampshire CIG competition in FY 2022. All non-federal entities (NFE) and individuals are invited to apply, with the sole exception of federal agencies. Projects may be between one and three years in duration. The maximum award amount for a single award in FY 2022 is $200,000. For new users of Grants.gov, see Section D. for information about steps required before submitting an application via Grants.gov. Key Dates Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on June 1st, 2022. For technical issues with Grants.gov, contact Grants.gov Applicant Support at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov. Awarding agency staff cannot support applicants regarding Grants.gov accounts. Please limit questions to those regarding specific information contained in this NFO (such as dates, page numbers, clarification of discrepancies, etc.) Questions related to eligibility or the merits of a specific proposal will not be addressed. Applicants are encouraged to visit the following NH NRCS CIG website to learn more about the CIG program. https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/site/nh/home/ The agency anticipates making selections by June 10th, 2022 and expects to execute awards by September 30th 2022. These dates are estimates and are subject to change.

## Questions people ask

### Is USDA-NRCS-NH-CIG-NOFO0001146 still open?

No. It closed on June 1, 2022.

### Who can apply for Conservation Innovation Grants New Hampshire State Program?

Natural Resources Conservation Service accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses, businesses and individuals.

### What is the deadline for Conservation Innovation Grants New Hampshire State Program?

Closed June 1, 2022. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $200,000 each. About $200,000 in total across about 2 awards.

### Who has won Environmental Quality Incentives Program grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, National Experienced Workforce Solutions, Inc, The American Farmland Trust. The program made 859 awards worth $496 million in that time.