Opportunity Listing - CONSERVATION INNOVATION GRANTS (CIG) CLASSIC PROGRAM

CONSERVATION INNOVATION GRANTS (CIG) CLASSIC PROGRAM

Agency: Natural Resources Conservation Service

Assistance Listings: 10.942 -- Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG)-Classic

Last Updated: May 22, 2026

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).

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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 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.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Miscellaneous

Unrestricted

Additional information

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).

Grantor contact information

Description

Jeffrey Jacobs Grants Management Specialist Phone 2027201222

Email

If you have any questions related to preparing application content.

jeffrey.jacobs@usda.gov

Documents

File name	Description	Last updated
USDA-NRCS-NHQ-CIGCLASSIC-26-NOFO0001449_final_edit_with_datesPDFJJ.pdf	USDA-NRCS-NHQ-CIGCLASSIC-26-NOFO0001449	May 22, 2026 04:47 PM UTC

Link to additional information

Closing: July 27, 2026

Applications must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time.

Application process

This site is a work in progress. Go to www.grants.gov to apply, track application status, and subscribe to updates.

Award

$15,000,000

Program Funding

Expected awards

$250,000

Award Minimum

$2,000,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

USDA-NRCS-NHQ-CIGCLASSIC-26-NOFO0001449

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

Yes

Funding instrument type:

Grant

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

Category of Funding Activity:

Agriculture

Environment

Natural resources

Category Explanation:

History

Version:

Posted date:

May 26, 2026

Archive date:

August 26, 2026