Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG)
About This Grant
Competitive grants for innovative approaches to conservation on working agricultural lands, including soil health, water quality, and wildlife habitat.
Grant Summary
Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) is a USDA — NRCS grant providing $50K to $2M for nonprofit, university, small business. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
Focus Areas
Eligibility
- Eligible org types: nonprofit, university, small_business, tribal_government
Requirements
- See program NOFO for full requirements
How to Apply
$50K–$2M
Rolling / Open
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) from USDA — NRCS, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to USDA — NRCS before the deadline.
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Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG): Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG)?
Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) is offered by USDA — NRCS and is generally open to nonprofit, university, small business, tribal government. It is available across 56 states. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) provide?
Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) provides between $50K and $2M per award from USDA — NRCS. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) deadline?
Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, USDA — NRCS, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.
How do you apply for the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG)?
To apply for Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG), confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from USDA — NRCS.
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