Conservation Innovation Grants

Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) is a competitive program that supports the development of new tools, approaches, practices, and technologies to further natural resource conservation on private lands. Through creative problem solving and innovation, CIG partners work to address our nation’s water quality, air quality, soil health and wildlife habitat challenges, all while improving agricultural operations.

All non-Federal entities and individuals are eligible to apply. All CIG projects must involve EQIP-eligible producers.

Projects may be between 1 and 3 years in duration. The award amount for a single award in FY 2022 is $300,000-2 million.

How To Apply

National Competition – A CIG funding notice is announced each year. Funds for single- or multi-year projects, not to exceed three years, are awarded through a nationwide competitive grants process. Projects may be watershed-based, regional, multi-state or nationwide in scope. The natural resource concerns eligible for funding through CIG are identified in the funding announcement and may change annually to focus on new and emerging, high-priority natural resource concerns.

Please be aware that Grants.gov will be offline between September 23 12:01am – September 29, 11:59pm. During the time the system is offline you will be unable to view the opportunity, complete forms, upload documents, and/or submit your application.