2023 Conservation Innovation Grants
Application deadline October 30, 2023
IRA funding has allowed USDA to expand this year’s Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to a total of $65 million, including $50 million for on-farm trials and another $15 million for “CIG classic” projects. CIG classic funds state, local, and Tribal government agencies and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) to work with multiple producers in developing and demonstrating innovative conservation systems, with a priority on forestry, wildlife habitat, water quality, and energy conservation.
This year’s On-farm CIG Trials program has waived the usual 25% match requirement, and invites NGO applicants working with farmers to demonstrate cutting edge conservation practices that have not yet been widely adopted. Priorities include soil health demonstration trials, grazing lands management, feed management to reduce livestock enteric methane, nutrient management, and irrigation water use efficiency.
Visit the NSAC CIG blog post for more information including how to apply.
