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Find similar grantsConservation Innovation Grants (CIG) - National Competition (Classic) is sponsored by USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). This program supports the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies on private lands.
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Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) - USDA - Sloughhouse Resource Conservation District USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service is accepting applications for two types of Conservation Innovation Grants: Classic and On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials. Incentive payments are provided to producers to offset the risk of implementing innovative approaches.
A webinar for CIG On-Farm Trials applicants is scheduled for June 17, 2026, at 3 p. m. ET.
Information on how to participate can be found here: https://events. gcc. teams.
microsoft. com/event/d5892e45-05fb-40de-999b-a431e3871963@ed5b36e7-01ee-4ebc-867e-e03cfa0d4697 A webinar for CIG Classic applicants is scheduled for June 18, 2026 at 3 p. m.
ET. Information on how to participate can be found here: https://events. gcc.
teams. microsoft. com/event/397aeb03-fb5b-4d7b-803d-6753acad2a03@ed5b36e7-01ee-4ebc-867e-e03cfa0d4697 Contact nrcscig@usda.
gov with questions about the webinars. Through creative problem solving and innovation, CIG partners work to address our nation's water quality, air quality, soil health and wildlife habitat challenges, all while improving agricultural operations. National competition for projects that support the early-stage development and piloting of new tools, practices and technologies to further natural resource conservation on private lands.
CIG On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials (On-Farm Trials) National competition for projects that support more widespread adoption and evaluation of innovative conservation approaches in partnership with agricultural producers. On-Farm Trials Awardees provide technical assistance and incentive payments to producers to help compensate for risks associated with implementation of new conservation practices, systems and approaches.
Awardees also evaluate the environmental, financial and social (to the extent possible) impacts of implementing innovative approaches. The Soil Health Demo Trial is a priority within the On-Farm Trials competition which focuses exclusively on implementation of conservation practices and systems that improve soil health.
State-level competitions for projects that support early-stage development and piloting of new tools, practices and technologies to further natural resource conservation on private lands. While the overall goal and approach match those of CIG Classic, CIG state competitions fund projects that target state-identified conservation priorities. NRCS state offices may elect to administer their own CIG competitions.
State CIG competitions are announced separately from national competitions. Download the CIG Fact Sheet https://www. nrcs.
usda. gov/programs-initiatives/cig-conservation-innovation-grants/cig-applicants
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: All non-Federal entities and individuals based in the United States. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $2 million (FY 2023). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) - National Competition (Classic) is funded by USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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