October 11, 2022, is the deadline to apply to the USDA NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) Classic Program.

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

Through CIG Classic, grantees develop new tools, technologies and strategies to support next-generation conservation efforts on working lands and develop market-based solutions to resource challenges.

For more information or to apply, visit the program webpage, or email CIG Staff.