Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) are competitive grants that drive public and private sector innovation in resource conservation. CIG projects inspire creative problem-solving that boosts production on farms, ranches, and private forests – ultimately, they improve water quality, soil health and wildlife habitat.
Who Is Eligible:
State and National CIG: All non-federal entities and individuals are eligible to apply. All CIG projects must involve EQIP-eligible producers.On-Farm Trials: Private entities whose primary business is related to agriculture, non-governmental organizations with experience working with agricultural producers, and non-Federal government agencies.
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.
State Competition:
The state CIG component emphasizes projects that benefit a limited geographical area. Florida 2022 state CIG priorities are Urban Agriculture, Climate Resilience, Grazing, and Soil Health. Florida is currently accepting applications via Grants.gov until August 31, 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. For more information on the funding announcement visit: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=338651