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NRCS Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG)

U.S. Department of Agriculture — Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)NRCS-CIG
Max per Applicant

$2.0M

Maximum a single org can receive

Deadline

Rolling / No deadline

Jurisdiction

United States

About This Program

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.

Key Requirements & Eligibility

  • 1Must be a state/local government, tribe, nonprofit, or private entity with relevant expertise
  • 2Project must develop new tools, approaches, or technologies for on-farm conservation
  • 3National CIG: competitive; State CIG: apply through NRCS state offices
  • 4Cost-share required: 50% non-federal match for most applicants
  • 5Projects typically 1–3 years; outcomes must be disseminable to broader agriculture community

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Applicable Industries

AgricultureResearch & DevelopmentWater & UtilitiesForestry
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