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CONSERVATION INNOVATION GRANTS (CIG) CLASSIC PROGRAM

Due Jul 27, 2026·27 days left·General ConstructionView official posting ↗

Issuing agency

Natural Resources Conservation Service

Method

Grant

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).

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.

Contact

Name

Jeffrey Jacobs Grants Management Specialist

jeffrey.jacobs@usda.gov

Phone

2027201222

Full source recordfrom Grants.gov

Detail

362545

Ost

POSTED

Cfdas

Id: 433562
Cfda Number: 10.942
Program Title: Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG)-Classic
Opportunity Id: 362545

Listed

Doc Type

synopsis

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Revision

Synopsis

Version

Send Email

Agency Code

USDA-NRCS

Agency Name

Jeffrey Jacobs Grants Management Specialist

Award Floor

250000

Agency Phone

2027201222

Archive Date

Aug 26, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT

Cost Sharing

Yes

Created Date

May 22, 2026 12:42:23 PM EDT

Mod Comments

Changed "Eligible Applicants" from "Others" to "Unrestricted".

Posting Date

May 26, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT

Award Ceiling

2000000

Response Date

Jul 27, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT

Synopsis Desc

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:   <a href="https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/397aeb03-fb5b-4d7b-803d-6753acad2a03@ed5b36e7-01ee-4ebc-867e-e03cfa0d4697" target="_blank">https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/397aeb03-fb5b-4d7b-803d-6753acad2a03@ed5b36e7-01ee-4ebc-867e-e03cfa0d4697</a>   Email questions on this webinar to nrcscig@usda.gov. Applicants are encouraged to visit the <a href="https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs-initiatives/cig-conservation-innovation-grants" target="_blank">CIG website</a> 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.

Agency Details

Code: NRCS
Seed: USDA-NRCS
Agency Code: USDA-NRCS
Agency Name: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Top Agency Code: USDA

Opportunity Id

362545

Applicant Types

Id: "99"
Description: "Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled \"Additional Information on Eligibility\""

Archive Date Str

2026-08-26-00-00-00

Number Of Awards

Posting Date Str

2026-05-26-00-00-00

Create Time Stamp

Jun 04, 2026 03:00:14 PM EDT

Last Updated Date

May 22, 2026 02:28:54 PM EDT

Response Date Str

2026-07-27-00-00-00

Estimated Funding

15000000

Response Date Desc

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

Top Agency Details

Code: USDA
Seed: USDA
Agency Code: USDA
Agency Name: Department of Agriculture
Top Agency Code: USDA

Agency Address Desc

If you have any questions related to preparing application content.

Agency Contact Desc

Jeffrey Jacobs Grants Management Specialist Phone 2027201222

Agency Contact Name

Jeffrey Jacobs Grants Management Specialist

Agency Contact Email

jeffrey.jacobs@usda.gov

Agency Contact Phone

2027201222

Create Time Stamp Str

2026-06-04-15-00-14

Funding Instruments

Id: "G"
Description: "Grant"

Award Floor Formatted

250,000

Funding Desc Link Desc

See Related Documents Tab.

Award Ceiling Formatted

2,000,000

Agency Contact Email Desc

If you have any questions related to preparing application content.

Applicant Eligibility Desc

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).

Estimated Funding Formatted

15,000,000

Funding Activity Categories

Id: "AG"
Description: "Agriculture"

Id: "ENV"
Description: "Environment"

Id: "NR"
Description: "Natural Resources"

Draft Mode

Publisher Uid

jacobsj7245

Agency Details

Code: NRCS
Seed: USDA-NRCS
Agency Code: USDA-NRCS
Agency Name: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Top Agency Code: USDA

Opportunity Pkgs

292927

Listed

Dialect

XFDL2.2

Family Id

Mimetype

application/pdf

Extension

pdf

Package Id

PKG00292927

Cfda Number

10.942

Last Update

May 22, 2026 12:57:07 PM EDT

Closing Date

Jul 27, 2026

Contact Info

Jeffrey Jacobs Grants Management Specialist E-mail: jeffrey.jacobs@usda.gov Phone: 2027201222

Opening Date

May 26, 2026

Program Title

Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG)-Classic

Agency Details

Code: "NRCS"
Seed: "USDA-NRCS"
Agency Code: "USDA-NRCS"
Agency Name: "Natural Resources Conservation Service"
Top Agency Code: "USDA"

Closing Date Str

2026-07-27-00-00-00

Is Multi Project

Opening Date Str

2026-05-26-00-00-00

Topportunity Id

362545

Opportunity Title

CONSERVATION INNOVATION GRANTS (CIG) CLASSIC PROGRAM

Owning Agency Code

USDA-NRCS

Top Agency Details

Code: "USDA"
Seed: "USDA"
Agency Code: "USDA"
Agency Name: "Department of Agriculture"
Top Agency Code: "USDA"

Opportunity Number

USDA-NRCS-NHQ-CIGCLASSIC-26-NOFO0001449

Electronic Required

Open To Applicant Type

Workspace Compatible Flag

Expected Application Count

Original Due Date

Jul 27, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT

Assist Compatible

Opportunity Title

CONSERVATION INNOVATION GRANTS (CIG) CLASSIC PROGRAM

Owning Agency Code

USDA-NRCS

Top Agency Details

Code: USDA
Seed: USDA
Agency Code: USDA
Agency Name: Department of Agriculture
Top Agency Code: USDA

Forecast Hist Count

Opportunity Number

USDA-NRCS-NHQ-CIGCLASSIC-26-NOFO0001449

Syn Post Date In Past

Yes

Synopsis Hist Count

Opportunity Category

Category: D
Description: Discretionary

Original Due Date Desc

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

Syn Att Change Comments

Att Type: "D"
Att Type Desc: "Related Documents"
Created Date: "Jun 04, 2026 03:00:14 PM EDT"
Comments Date: "Jun 04, 2026"
Opportunity Id: 362545

Change Comments

Update to "C. Program Description" section.

Synopsis Attachment Folders

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Last Updated Date: Jun 04, 2026 02:59:25 PM EDT
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Id: 362545
Title: CONSERVATION INNOVATION GRANTS (CIG) CLASSIC PROGRAM
Agency: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Number: USDA-NRCS-NHQ-CIGCLASSIC-26-NOFO0001449
Doc Type: synopsis
Cfda List: 10.942
Open Date: 05/26/2026
Close Date: 07/27/2026
Opp Status: posted
Agency Code: USDA-NRCS

Source: Grants.gov (opportunity GRANTS-362545), retrieved via the Grants.gov Search API. View the official posting — always confirm requirements and deadlines with the issuing agency.

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