Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG)-Classic

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Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG)-Classic

Federal · NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE · #10.942

The purpose of CIG Classic is to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies in conjunction with agricultural production. CIG projects present innovations that result in the transfer of conservation technologies, management systems, and inventive approaches to agricultural producers, into technical manuals and guides and for practical use in the private sector.

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CIG Classic
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About this program

The purpose of CIG Classic is to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies in conjunction with agricultural production. CIG projects present innovations that result in the transfer of conservation technologies, management systems, and inventive approaches to agricultural producers, into technical manuals and guides and for practical use in the private sector.

Who can apply

Land/Property OwnerNonprofit OrganizationNot-for-Profit OrganizationFor-Profit OrganizationFarmworkerSmall Business PersonTribalU.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia)OtherLocalOther Special Disctrict GovernmentU.S. Territory (or Possession) Government (including freely-associated states)Other Local Government Consortium, Regional Organization (Intrastate), or Other Local Government CombinationCounty Government (inclusive of boroughs in Alaska, parishes and other governmental entities with geographic regional control and authority)Interstate OrganizationFederally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal GovernmentIndian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government (Other than Federally Recognized)Tribally Designated Housing AuthorityVeteran (including dependents)Municipality or Township government (inclusive of cities, towns, boroughs (except in Alaska), and villages)StateTerritorial

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Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listings ↗ · 2026

Informational only — official eligibility is determined by the administering agency.

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