Grant opportunity
Conservation Innovation Grants: On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials FY 2026
USDA-NRCS CIG On-Farm Trials funding for partners to evaluate innovative conservation approaches with producers under real-world conditions.
- Funder
- USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
- Deadline
- Jul 27, 2026
- Award
- See USDA-NRCS NOFO for funding ceilings and priorities
- Applicant
- Organizations & NGOs
- Discipline
- Agriculture, Food & Rural Development
- Region
- United States & Canada
- Posted
- May 26, 2026
Call summary
Overview
The Conservation Innovation Grants On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials programme supports partner-led evaluation of innovative conservation practices and systems on working lands.
Who can apply
- Eligible entities should confirm applicant type, partner requirements and producer-participation rules in the USDA-NRCS NOFO.
- Applicants must follow the Grants.gov application package and NRCS programme priorities.
What it supports
- On-farm trials of innovative conservation practices and systems.
- Agricultural conservation, climate-smart practices, natural resources and producer adoption.
Funding and duration
Funding ceilings, priority areas and cost-share requirements are specified in the 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 On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials NOFO. The programme supports projects that test and evaluate conservation approaches in production settings, helping generate evidence for adoption by agricultural producers. Applicants should review the NOFO for priorities, eligible applicants, cost sharing and reporting requirements.
Eligible entities should confirm applicant type, partner requirements and producer-participation rules in the USDA-NRCS NOFO.
Applicants must follow the Grants.gov application package and NRCS programme priorities.
On-farm trials of innovative conservation practices and systems.
Agricultural conservation, climate-smart practices, natural resources and producer adoption.
Funding ceilings, priority areas and cost-share requirements are specified in the 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.