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Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) On-Farm Trial (OFT) is sponsored by Department of Agriculture. The purpose of CIG is to stimulate the adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies in conjunction with agricultural production.
CIG projects present innovations that result in the transfer of conservation technologies, management systems, and inventive approaches to agricultural producers, into technical manuals and guides and for practical use in the private sector. This listing is currently active. Program number: 10.
941. Last updated on 2025-12-31.
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Search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: For-Profit entities are eligible for On-Farm Trials if their primary business is related to agriculture. Nonprofit entities are eligible for On-Farm Trials if they have experience working with agricultural producers. Non-federal governmental organizations are eligible. Individuals, federal entities, and foreign entities are not eligible applicants. Foreign entities are not eligible applicants. Eligible applicant types include: Other, U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia), County Government (inclusive of boroughs in Alaska, parishes and other governmental entities with geographic regional control and authority), For-Profit Organization, Nonprofit Organization, Other Local Government Consortium, Regional Organization (Intrastate), or Other Local Government Combination, Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government (Other than Federally Recognized). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows recent federal obligations suggest $50,000,000 (2026). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Yes — Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) On-Farm Trial (OFT) is offered by Department of Agriculture and this listing comes from SAM.gov, an official U.S. federal source. Federal applications generally require registrations (for example SAM.gov or an agency submission portal), so allow extra lead time.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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