CONSERVATION INNOVATION GRANTS (CIG) CLASSIC PROGRAM
Natural Resources Conservation Service
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- Posted
- May 26, 2026
- Amount
- $250,000 - $2,000,000
- Closes
- Jul 27, 2026 (in 3 days)
Classification and identifiers
- Solicitation number
- USDA-NRCS-NHQ-CIGCLASSIC-26-NOFO0001449
- Assistance listing (CFDA)
- 10.942
Amount
$250,000 - $2,000,000
Who can apply
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).
About this opportunity
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 M...