Closed · USDA-NRCS-NHQ-CIGCLASSIC-26-NOFO0001449 · CFDA 10.942 · Discretionary
CONSERVATION INNOVATION GRANTS (CIG) CLASSIC PROGRAM
Federal grant opportunity posted by Natural Resources Conservation Service, cataloged on Grants.gov.
- $250K-$2M
- Award range
- Closed
- Status
- July 27, 2026
- Close date
- 22
- Expected awards
The verdict
CONSERVATION INNOVATION GRANTS (CIG) CLASSIC PROGRAM is a closed discretionary listing from Natural Resources Conservation Service that offered $250,000 -- $2,000,000 across 22 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.
- $250K-$2M
- award range
- Closed
- application status
- 22
- expected awards
- 10.942
- CFDA program
Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - CONSERVATION INNOVATION GRANTS (CIG) CLASSIC PROGRAM - is cataloged under number USDA-NRCS-NHQ-CIGCLASSIC-26-NOFO0001449 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 10.942, posted by Natural Resources Conservation Service. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on May 26, 2026 and last updated on June 4, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.
Award economics. The award range on file is $250,000 -- $2,000,000. The agency has projected $15.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 22 awards. If the agency funds the expected 22 awards from the $15.0 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $682,000. Cost sharing or matching funds are required, meaning applicants must contribute a portion of the project budget from non-federal sources, factor this into your financial plan before drafting the proposal. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.
Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on July 27, 2026. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.
Award Range
$250,000 -- $2,000,000
Close Date
July 27, 2026
Applications must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
Posted
May 26, 2026
Est. Total Funding
$15,000,000
Expected Awards
22
Instrument
Grant
Cost Sharing
Required
Description
The CIG program stimulates the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies in conjunction with agricultural production. CIG projects are expected to lead to the transfer of conservation technologies, management systems, and innovative approaches (such as market-based systems) to agricultural producers through the development of technical manuals, guides, and for practical instruction for the private sector. Applications will be accepted from all non-Federal entities and individuals based in the United States (see Section B Eligibility). Application deadline: Submit via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on July 27, 2026. A webinar for CIG Classic applicants is scheduled for June 18, 2026 at 3 p.m. Eastern Time. Information on how to participate in the Microsoft Teams webinar can be obtained through the following link and phone number: https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/397aeb03-fb5b-4d7b-803d-6753acad2a03@ed5b36e7-01ee-4ebc-867e-e03cfa0d4697 Email questions on this webinar to nrcscig@usda.gov. Applicants are encouraged to visit the CIG website to learn more about the CIG program. The agency anticipates making selections by 4th quarter of calendar year 2026 and expects to execute awards by 4th quarter of calendar year 2026. These dates are estimates and are subject to change.
Eligibility
Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 99. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.
Official Listing on Grants.gov
View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.
Agency Contact
Jeffrey Jacobs Grants Management Specialist Phone 2027201222
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