Grant opportunity
Conservation Innovation Grants Classic Program FY 2026
USDA-NRCS CIG Classic funding for innovative conservation projects that develop and demonstrate new tools, strategies and technologies for natural-resource conservation.
- Funder
- USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
- Deadline
- Jul 27, 2026
- Award
- See USDA-NRCS NOFO for award ceilings and cost share
- Applicant
- Organizations & NGOs
- Discipline
- Agriculture, Food & Rural Development
- Region
- United States & Canada
- Posted
- May 26, 2026
Call summary
Overview
The CIG Classic Program funds innovation in conservation practices, technologies and systems that can improve natural-resource outcomes on agricultural lands.
Who can apply
- Eligible applicants should confirm organisation types, partnership requirements and cost-share rules in the USDA-NRCS NOFO.
- Applicants must submit through Grants.gov and align with NRCS priorities.
What it supports
- Development and demonstration of conservation innovations.
- Natural-resource conservation, agriculture, climate resilience and technology adoption.
Funding and duration
Award ceilings, matching requirements and eligible costs are provided in the official USDA-NRCS NOFO.
Application deadline
Jul 27, 2026
How to apply
Use the official Grants.gov listing and submit by 27 July 2026.
Call details
USDA-NRCS posted the FY 2026 Conservation Innovation Grants Classic Program. The programme supports innovative conservation projects that develop, demonstrate and transfer approaches to improve natural-resource outcomes. Applicants should read the NOFO for eligible topics, applicant requirements, cost sharing and submission instructions.
Eligible applicants should confirm organisation types, partnership requirements and cost-share rules in the USDA-NRCS NOFO.
Applicants must submit through Grants.gov and align with NRCS priorities.
Development and demonstration of conservation innovations.
Natural-resource conservation, agriculture, climate resilience and technology adoption.
Award ceilings, matching requirements and eligible costs are provided in the official USDA-NRCS NOFO.
Application deadline: Jul 27, 2026.
Confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, and submission route on the official call page.
Plan internal approvals, partner confirmations, budgets, letters, and portal submission before the final deadline.
Use the official Grants.gov listing and submit by 27 July 2026.
Before submitting, check required documents, eligible costs, attachments, page limits, institutional approvals, and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration, or nomination stage.