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CONSERVATION INNOVATION GRANTS (CIG) CLASSIC PROGRAM
Natural Resources Conservation Service
USDA-NRCS-NHQ-CIGCLASSIC-26-NOFO0001449
USDA-NRCS
General Information
Est. Program Funding:
Closing Date:
Expected No. of Awards
Award Ceiling
Opportunity Number:
USDA-NRCS-NHQ-CIGCLASSIC-26-NOFO0001449
Owning Agency:
USDA-NRCS
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary (D)
Synopsis
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 Microsoft Teams webinar can be obtained through the following link and phone number:
Email questions on this webinar to nrcscig@usda.gov. Applicants are encouraged to visit the CIG website to learn more about the CIG program. The agency anticipates making selections by 4th quarter of calendar year 2026 and expects to execute awards by 4th quarter of calendar year 2026. These dates are estimates and are subject to change. |
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| Response Date | Jul 27, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Posting Date | May 26, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Archive Date | Aug 26, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Award Ceiling | 2,000,000 |
| Award Floor | 250,000 |
| Cost Sharing | Yes |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" |
| Additional Info on Eligibility: | 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). |
Additional Information
| Agency Name | Jeffrey Jacobs Grants Management Specialist |
| Link to Additional Information: | N/a |
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GrantSolutions Help Desk Phone: 2027201222 |
CFDA Program(s)
- 10.942: Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG)-Classic
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