United States Department of Agriculture

Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials for fiscal year (FY) 2026

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Details

Status:Open
Budget: USD 50,000,000
Award ceiling: USD 5,000,000
Award floor: USD 250,000
Sector:Agriculture & Rural Development
Languages:English
Eligible applicants:NGOs / Nonprofit Organisations, Government / Public Bodies, Academic Institutions, Private Sector
Eligible applicant countries: USA
USA
Date posted: May 27, 2026

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Objectives: Fund 3–5 year On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials that recruit multiple agricultural producers ...
Eligibility criteria: Eligible applicants: state, county, city/township, and special district governments; federally recognized Tribal governments and other Tribal organizations; public/state-controlled and private institutions of higher education; nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3), excluding IHE...

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Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials for fiscal year (FY) 2026 Funding Agency: Department of Agriculture Agency: Natural Resources Conservation Service Assistance Listings: 10.941 -- Conservation Innovation Grants (C
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About the Funding Agency

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), also known as the Agriculture Department, is the U.S. federal executive department responsible for developing and executing federal laws related to farming, forestry, and food. It aims to meet the needs of farmers and ranchers, promote agricultural trade and production, work to assure food safety, protect natural resources, foster rural communities and end hunger in the United States and internationally.

 

About the Sectors

Agriculture & Rural Development

Comprises agricultural production and rural development activities aimed at improving food systems, livelihoods, and living conditions in rural and non-urban areas.


Key areas:
  • Crop cultivation and livestock production
  • Agricultural inputs, practices, and equipment
  • Rural development and support to farming communities

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USA

The United States maintains extensive infrastructure across transport, energy, water systems, digital networks, and industrial facilities to support the world’s largest economy. Infrastructure financing combines federal and state budgets, municipal funding, private investment, and public-private partnerships. Recent federal initiatives have increased investment in roads, bridges, rail, broadband, clean energy, and semiconductor-related infrastructure. Aging infrastructure, regional disparities, and climate resilience are major long-term planning challenges.

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