CONSERVATION INNOVATION GRANTS (CIG) CLASSIC PROGRAM

Key Facts

Status: Forecasted

Posted date: May 26, 2026

Archive date: August 26, 2026

Close date: July 27, 2026

Opportunity ID: 362545

Opportunity number: USDA-NRCS-NHQ-CIGCLASSIC-26-NOFO0001449

Opportunity category: Discretionary

Agency name: Natural Resources Conservation Service

Agency code: USDA-NRCS

Award floor: $250,000

Award ceiling: $2,000,000

Cost sharing required: Yes

Funding Instrument Types
  • Grant
Category of Funding Activity
  • Agriculture
  • Environment
  • Natural Resources
Eligible Applicants
  • Unrestricted
Tools
Categories (use these for quoted searches)
  • agency_code:usda_nrcs
  • category_of_funding_activity:agriculture
  • category_of_funding_activity:environment
  • category_of_funding_activity:natural_resources
  • cost_sharing_or_matching_requirement:true
  • eligible_applicants:unrestricted
  • funding_instrument_type:grant
  • opportunity_category:discretionary
  • status:forecasted
Description

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: https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/397aeb03-fb5b-4d7b-803d-6753acad2a03@ed5b36e7-01ee-4ebc-867e-e03cfa0d4697 Email questions on this webinar to [email protected]. 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.

CONSERVATION INNOVATION GRANTS (CIG) CLASSIC PROGRAM
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: https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/397aeb03-fb5b-4d7b-803d-6753acad2a03@ed5b36e7-01ee-4ebc-867e-e03cfa0d4697 Email questions on this webinar to [email protected]. 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.
[Forecasted] CONSERVATION INNOVATION GRANTS (CIG) CLASSIC PROGRAM
Forecasted
Natural Resources Conservation Service
Agriculture
Environment
Natural Resources
Grant
Unrestricted
2026-05-26