NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG)
Agency: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Assistance Listings
- 10.912 -- Environmental Quality Incentives Program
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
The purpose of CIG is to stimulate 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, into NRCS technical manuals and guides, or to the private sector. CIG generally funds pilot projects, field demonstrations, and on-farm conservation research. On-farm conservation research is defined as an investigation conducted to answer a specific applied conservation question using a statistically valid design while employing farm-scale equipment on farms, ranches or private forest lands.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Unrestricted
Additional information
All non-Federal entities (NFE) and individuals, with the exception of Federal agencies, are eligible to apply for projects carried out in Virginia. Individuals and entities may submit more than one application and may receive more than one award.
Grantor contact information
Description
Kristee R Hall
Grantor
Phone 817-509-3757
Grant Administrator Contact
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| 2019_Final_CIG_Announcment_VA.pdf | REVISED 2019 VA CIG Announcement date | Apr 22, 2019 04:43 PM UTC |
| SF424_Mandatory_1_2-V1.2.pdf | SF 424 | Mar 20, 2019 08:11 PM UTC |
| Sample_Pledge_Agreement_Cash.pdf | Cash Match Sample | Mar 21, 2019 03:56 PM UTC |
| AD_3030_2_0-V2.0.pdf | 3030 Form | Mar 20, 2019 08:12 PM UTC |
| Sample_Project_Narrative_A.pdf | Narrative A Sample | Mar 21, 2019 03:57 PM UTC |
| SF424_-_SF424A_-_Budget_Instructions_CIG_FY2019.pdf | SF 424A Instructions | Mar 21, 2019 04:00 PM UTC |
| Sample_Budget_B.pdf | Budget B Sample | Mar 21, 2019 03:58 PM UTC |
| SF3881-V1.0.pdf | SF 3881 | Mar 20, 2019 08:13 PM UTC |
| AD_3031_1_1-V1.1.pdf | 3031 | Mar 20, 2019 08:12 PM UTC |
| Sample_Pledge_Agreement_In-kind.pdf | In-Kind Sample | Mar 21, 2019 03:57 PM UTC |
| Key_Contacts-V1.0.pdf | Key Contacts Form | Mar 20, 2019 08:13 PM UTC |
| General_Terms_and_Conditions_-NRCS_6.9.2017.pdf | GTCs | Mar 21, 2019 03:55 PM UTC |
| SF424A-V1.0.pdf | SF 424A | Mar 20, 2019 08:11 PM UTC |
| Application_Checklist_CIG_FY19.pdf | Application Checklist CIG | Mar 21, 2019 04:24 PM UTC |
| Sample_Project_Narrative_B.pdf | Narrative B Sample | Mar 21, 2019 03:58 PM UTC |
| GG_LobbyingForm-V1.1.pdf | Lobbying Form | Mar 20, 2019 08:12 PM UTC |
| SFLLL_1_2-V1.2.pdf | SF LLL | Mar 20, 2019 08:14 PM UTC |
| Sample_Budget_C.pdf | Budget C Sample | Mar 21, 2019 03:59 PM UTC |
| Mandatory_SF424B-V1.1.pdf | SF 424B | Mar 20, 2019 08:13 PM UTC |
| Sample_Budget_A.pdf | Budget A Sample | Mar 21, 2019 03:58 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Archived: June 19, 2019
Award
$450,000
Program Funding
7
Expected awards
$5,000
Award Minimum
$75,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
USDA-NRCS-VA-CIG-19
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
--
Category of Funding Activity:
Natural resources
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
2
Posted date:
March 20, 2019
Archive date:
June 19, 2019
