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Closed on Jul 27, 2026

CONSERVATION INNOVATION GRANTS (CIG) CLASSIC PROGRAM

Natural Resources Conservation Service · Opportunity number USDA-NRCS-NHQ-CIGCLASSIC-26-NOFO0001449

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Details summarized from the official notice as of Jun 28, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.

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This opportunity is closed as of Jul 27, 2026. It is kept here for reference. See the related open opportunities below, or check the official listing in case the agency posts a new cycle.

Key facts

Opportunity numberUSDA-NRCS-NHQ-CIGCLASSIC-26-NOFO0001449
AgencyNatural Resources Conservation Service
Department of Agriculture
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)10.942
PostedMay 26, 2026
DeadlineJul 27, 2026
Award ceiling$2,000,000
Award floor$250,000
Expected number of awards22
Estimated total program funding$15,000,000
Cost sharing or matching requiredYes
Funding typeGrant
CategoryAgriculture
Last updated hereJun 28, 2026

Summary from the notice

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 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.

Who can apply

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:

  • Unrestricted (open to any type of entity, check the notice)

Eligibility details from the notice

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).

Cost sharing: this notice requires cost sharing or matching funds. Check the notice for the required share and what counts toward it.

Registrations you will likely need

Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.

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