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Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG)

USDA NRCS

Funding Amount

$200,000 – $2,000,000

Default Deadline

Friday, May 15, 2026

About This Program

Competitive grants for innovative conservation approaches. On-farm conservation innovation trials available for individual farmers.

Who's Eligible

  • ✓ Nonprofits
  • ✓ State/local governments
  • ✓ Individual farmers (On-Farm Trials)
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