Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) is a grant from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), U.S. Department of Agriculture, that stimulates the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies in conjunction with agricultural production. The program makes up to million available in a given fiscal year, with a maximum award of million per project. Projects may be between one and three years in duration. CIG is open to all non-Federal domestic applicants, including individuals, nonprofits, universities, state and local governments, and for-profit entities. Projects are expected to result in transferable conservation technologies, management systems, and practical resources for the private sector.

Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) is a USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) program under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) that funds development and testing of innovative conservation approaches on agricultural and forest lands. The program supports projects that develop new technologies, strategies, and tools to advance conservation science and help farmers, ranchers, and landowners manage natural resources more effectively. Eligible applicants include agricultural producers, landowners, and organizations working to improve conservation outcomes on working lands. Grant amounts vary; check NRCS for current funding cycles and state-level opportunities.