USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service is accepting applications for Conservation Innovation Grants. The national CIG program has two parts: CIG Classic and CIG On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials. Through CIG Classic, partners develop new tools, technologies, and strategies to support next-generation conservation efforts on working lands and develop market-based solutions to resource challenges. Through CIG On-Farm Trials, partners focus on widespread adoption and evaluation of innovative conservation approaches in partnership with agricultural producers. Incentive payments are provided to producers to offset the risk of implementing innovative approaches. This year’s priorities for CIG On-Farm Trials are as follows:
Irrigation water management technologies;
Nutrient management;
Grazing lands; and
Soil health demonstration trials.
This year’s priorities for CIG Classic are as follows:
Water management;
Conserving ecosystems by managing pest pressure;
Soil;
Habitat improvement; and
Farmer-focused conservation outcomes.
