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Conservation Innovation Grants-Michigan (CIG) is a grant from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) that funds innovative approaches to natural resource and environmental conservation on private lands in Michigan. The program supports development and testing of new conservation technologies, tools, and strategies with practical applicability. Nationally, the CIG program awarded $90 million across 53 projects in FY2023.
Eligible applicants include for-profit businesses, nonprofits, government agencies, tribal groups, and individuals; all applicants must provide a 1:1 matching contribution. Special consideration is given to applicants of color, veterans, and tribal entities. CIG emphasizes practical, transferable solutions that can be scaled beyond individual projects to advance conservation across Michigan's agricultural and natural landscapes.
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gov Maintenance Calendar Conservation Innovation Grants Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Document Type:Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number:USDA-NRCS-MI-10-01 Funding Opportunity Title:Conservation Innovation Grants Opportunity Category:Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type:Grant Category of Funding Activity:Agriculture Expected Number of Awards:10 Assistance Listings:10.
912 -- Environmental Quality Incentives Program Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:Yes Original Closing Date for Applications:Jun 04, 2010 Current Closing Date for Applications:Jun 04, 2010 Archive Date:Jul 04, 2010 Estimated Total Program Funding:$ 75,000 Eligible Applicants:Small businesses Special district governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Additional Information on Eligibility: ## Additional Information Agency Name:Natural Resources Conservation Service Description:Overview: The purpose of the Conservation Innovation Grant is to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies, while leveraging the Federal investment in environmental enhancement and protection 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) into NRCS policy, technical manuals, guides, and references or to the private sector. CIG does not fund research projects. Projects intended to formulate hypothesis do not qualify.
CIG is to apply proven technology which has been shown to work previously. It is a vehicle to stimulate the development and adoption of conservation approaches or technologies that have been studied sufficiently to indicate a likelihood of success, and to be candidates for eventual technology transfer or institutionalization.
CIG promotes sharing of skills, knowledge, technologies, and facilities among communities, governments, and other institutions to ensure that scientific and technological developments are accessible to a wider range of users. CIG funds projects targeting innovative on-the-ground conservation, including pilot projects and field demonstrations.
Link to Additional Information:NRCS Michigan Homepage Grantor Contact Information:If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: Michigan CIG Program Manager Natural Resources Conservation Service #### Health & Human Services * Frequently Asked Questions ## Your session will expire in 3 minutes. To continue working, click on the "OK" button below. This is being done to protect your privacy.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: For-profit, non-profit, government agencies, tribal groups, and individuals. Requires equal match to funding (1:1). Special considerations for applicants of color, veterans, and tribal entities. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows unspecified (National CIG program announced $90 million for 53 projects in FY2023). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Conservation Innovation Grants-Michigan (CIG) is funded by USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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