Deadline: 15 March 2017
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) are currently seeking applications for its program “Conservation Innovation Grants” to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies, while leveraging the Federal investment in environmental enhancements and protection in conjunction with agricultural production.
CIG uses Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) funds to award competitive grants to non-Federal governmental or nongovernmental organizations, American Indian Tribes, or individuals.
Focus Areas
- conservation finance
- data analytics for natural resources
- pay-for-success models to stimulate conservation adoption
- precision conservation
- water management technologies and approaches
- benefitting historically underserved farmers
- ranchers and private forest landowners
Funding Information
Estimated Total Program Funding: $200,000
Eligibility Criteria
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- State governments
- County governments
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Small businesses
- Independent school districts
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Special district governments
- City or township governments
- Individuals
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online via given website.
Eligible Country: United States
For more information, please visit Grants.gov.