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Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) Classic Program for Innovative Conservation in Agriculture

USDA’s Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) Classic Program funds projects that develop and help adopt innovative conservation approaches and technologies used alongside agricultural production. Successful projects are expected to transfer practical tools—such as technical manuals, guides, and instruction—so private agricultural producers can implement the methods. Applications from eligible n…

Source

Agency: Natural Resources Conservation Service

Award

Total Funding: $15M

Award Ceiling: $2M

Award Floor: $250,000

Dates

Open Date: May 26, 2026

Close Date: July 27, 2026

Eligibility

Keywords

conservation innovation

grants.gov

agriculture conservation

technology transfer

technical manuals

market based systems

nrcs programs

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