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Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture – Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). CIG funds innovative conservation projects. Priorities include water management (quality and quantity), soil health, habitat improvement, and conserving ecosystems by managing pest pressure.
There are two tracks: on-farm trials for conservation implementation and CIG Classic.
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Search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible entities are not explicitly detailed for universities in the provided snippets, but grants have been awarded to universities for water management focus areas. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) is funded by U.S. Department of Agriculture – Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Rhode Island Statewide Conservation People's Garden Project is a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture – Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) that funds cooperative conservation efforts promoting community and urban gardening across Rhode Island. The program supports soil and water conservation activities through a People's Garden initiative, with an estimated total program funding of $60,000 awarded via cooperative agreement. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, nonprofits (with and without 501(c)(3) status), tribal governments, institutions of higher education, and independent school districts located in Rhode Island. No cost-sharing or matching requirement applies.
Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal Fiscal Year 2020 – New Mexico is a grant from U.S. Department of Agriculture – Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) that # Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) | Natural Resources Conservation Service A **.gov** website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. # Natural Resources Conservation Service U.S. Department of Agriculture Conserving our natural resources is a vital part of creating and maintaining healthy ecosystems on our nation’s lands. Eligible applicants include Non-federal entities and individuals in New Mexico. Awards up to Up to $75,000.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase I is sponsored by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA SBIR Phase I Solicitation invites small businesses to submit proposals for projects addressing critical environmental challenges. Awards are for six months to demonstrate proof of concept. Key focus areas include Clean and Safe Water, Air Quality and Climate, Homeland Security, Circular Economy/Sustainable Materials, and Safer Chemicals.
Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) Grant Program is a grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs that funds the acquisition and development of public parkland and outdoor recreational facilities. Eligible applicants include Massachusetts cities of any size and towns with 35,000 or more year-round residents that have an established park or recreation commission and an approved Open Space and Recreation Plan. Smaller communities may qualify under small town, regional, or statewide provisions. Awards reach up to $425,000, with a deadline of July 8, 2025. The program supports community green space, conservation, and recreational access across the Commonwealth.
Bats for the Future Fund is a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, that funds efforts to slow or halt the spread of white-nose syndrome (WNS) disease and support the recovery of affected bat populations in North America. Funded projects may address disease treatment, habitat conservation, population monitoring, or public education strategies that contribute to bat species survival. Additional support is provided by NextEra Energy Resources through its charitable foundation. Eligible applicants include researchers, nonprofits, universities, and government agencies with relevant conservation expertise. Awards range from $50,000 to $250,000, with the 2025 deadline on August 14, 2025.
The EPA Gulf of America Division announced up to $50 million on May 5 for 20-30 Farmer-to-Farmer demonstration grants of $1.5M-$2.5M each across EPA Regions 3-8. Applications close June 19, 2026. The geographic scope spans from Pennsylvania to Texas — eighteen states drained by the Mississippi-Atchafalaya system — and the funding model rebuilds the federal conservation playbook around farmer-led demonstrations rather than top-down agency design.
Read articleFNS will award up to $5M with individual requests of $20K to $2M. Past FY24 and FY25 PTIG winners are ineligible as lead applicants, opening the field substantially. The state SNAP letter of commitment is the operational bottleneck — not the proposal itself.
Read articleASCF is a direct-payment program, not a competitive grant — but the eligibility traps (no controlled-environment, no cover-crop acres, prior 2025 acreage report by April 24) and the $250K cap mean tens of thousands of producers will leave money on the table.
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