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Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) - State CIG Classic (California) is sponsored by USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). This state-level competition funds projects that support the early-stage development and piloting of new tools, practices, and technologies to further natural resource conservation on private lands, with a focus on state-identified conservation priorities, including improving ai…
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Opportunity Listing - CONSERVATION INNOVATION GRANTS (CIG) CLASSIC PROGRAM CONSERVATION INNOVATION GRANTS (CIG) CLASSIC PROGRAM Agency: Natural Resources Conservation Service Assistance Listings: 10. 942 -- Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG)-Classic Last Updated: May 22, 2026 View version history on Grants.
gov The CIG program stimulates the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies in conjunction with agricultural production.
CIG projects are expected to lead to the transfer of conservation technologies, management systems, and innovative approaches (such as market-based systems) to agricultural producers through the development of technical manuals, guides, and for practical instruction for the private sector. Applications will be accepted from all non-Federal entities and individuals based in the United States (see Section B Eligibility).
Application deadline: Submit via Grants. gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on July 27, 2026. A webinar for CIG Classic applicants is scheduled for June 18, 2026 at 3 p.
m. Eastern Time. Information on how to participate in the Microsoft Teams webinar can be obtained through the following link and phone number: https://events.
gcc. teams. microsoft.
com/event/397aeb03-fb5b-4d7b-803d-6753acad2a03@ed5b36e7-01ee-4ebc-867e-e03cfa0d4697 Email questions on this webinar to nrcscig@usda. gov. Applicants are encouraged to visit the CIG website to learn more about the CIG program. The agency anticipates making selections by 4th quarter of calendar year 2026 and expects to execute awards by 4th quarter of calendar year 2026.
These dates are estimates and are subject to change. This opportunity is open to all non-Foreign applicants, except US Federal Government Entities. The following applicants are considered ineligible:• Foreign organizations and foreign public entities, and• “Partnerships” or other similar groupings (i.e., application must be submitted by a single entity; a partner may serve as a subrecipient).
Grantor contact information Grants Management Specialist If you have any questions related to preparing application content. File name Description Last updated USDA-NRCS-NHQ-CIGCLASSIC-26-NOFO0001449_final_edit_with_datesPDFJJ20260604.
pdf USDA-NRCS-NHQ-CIGCLASSIC-26-NOFO0001449 Link to additional information Funding opportunity number : USDA-NRCS-NHQ-CIGCLASSIC-26-NOFO0001449 Cost sharing or matching requirement : Funding instrument type : Opportunity Category Explanation : Category of Funding Activity : Your account requires additional identity verification.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Agricultural producers and other partners working on private agricultural lands. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) - State CIG Classic (California) is funded by USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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