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Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). This NRCS grant program supports the development of new tools, approaches, practices, and technologies to further natural resource conservation on private lands. These grants fund innovative, on-the-ground conservation projects, including pilot projects and field demonstrations.
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Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) is funded by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Urban Agriculture Conservation Extension Educators Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in collaboration with National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). This program promotes the hiring of Urban Agriculture Conservation Extension Educators through Cooperative Extension programs at Land-grant Universities to increase awareness of and access to NRCS programs for those in urban spaces, meeting the growing need to feed more densely populated areas.
Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The CSP helps agricultural producers maintain and improve their existing conservation efforts and adopt new ones. It provides financial and technical assistance to improve soil health, water quality, and wildlife habitat on agricultural lands.
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