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Conservation Innovation Grants

Conservation Innovation Grants

Grant Information

  • Type:

    Grant

  • Eligible Applicants:

    Other: Private Landowners

  • Project Drivers:

    Conservation & Restoration

  • Additional Goals:

    Wildlife Habitat & Biodiversity

  • States:

    Michigan

  • Status:

    Accepting Applications

Max. Grant Award: $30,000-$75,000

 

Project Type: Planning; Construction

(CIG) is a competitive program that supports the development of new tools, approaches, practices, and technologies to further natural resource conservation on private lands.

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  • Grant Priorities

    Grant priorities include:

    National and state competitions for projects that support the early-stage development and piloting of new tools, practices and technologies to further natural resource conservation on private lands.

     On-Farm Trials Awardees provide technical assistance and incentive payments to producers to help compensate for risks associated with implementation of new conservation practices, systems and approaches.

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  • Eligibility Requirements

    • National: Projects may be watershed-based, regional, multi-state or nationwide in scope. State: emphasizes projects that benefit a limited geographical area; 
    • On-Farm Trials support more widespread adoption of innovative approaches, practices and systems on working lands.

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  • Matching Requirements

    There is no matching requirement for this funding.

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  • Eligible Costs

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  • Project Timeline

    3-5 years; Funds for single- or multi-year projects, not to exceed three years

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  • Application Deadline

    Intent to Apply Forms are due July 27th

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  • Contact Information

    For questions or inquiries:

    USDA Service Centers

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