$2.0M
per applicant
Grant
Cash award, application-based
Rolling
No fixed cutoff
Rolling
Or check for open cycles
Extensive
Detailed federal app
Funds innovative approaches to natural resource conservation on agricultural lands, supporting pilot projects, field demonstrations, and on-farm research to develop new conservation tools and technologies.
Do I qualify?
Answer the questions below to get an instant self-assessment of your fit for this program. This is informational — final determinations are made by the administering agency.
1.Must be a state/local government, tribe, nonprofit, or private entity with relevant expertise
2.Project must develop new tools, approaches, or technologies for on-farm conservation
3.National CIG: competitive; State CIG: apply through NRCS state offices
4.Cost-share required: 50% non-federal match for most applicants
5.Projects typically 1–3 years; outcomes must be disseminable to broader agriculture community
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