2009 Conservation Innovation Grants

The deadline for fiscal year 2009 national competition applications has been extended to March 20, 2009.

For more information on the extended deadline see the following national NRCS news release:
NRCS Extends Application Period for Conservation Innovation Grants to March 20th.

Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies while leveraging Federal investment in environmental enhancement and protection in conjunction with agricultural production. Under this competitive grant program, Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) funds are awarded to non-Federal or Tribal governments, non-governmental organizations, or individuals.

Through CIG, the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) works with other public and private entities to accelerate technology transfer and the adoption of promising approaches to address some of the Nation's most pressing natural resource concerns. CIG benefits agricultural producers by providing more options for environmental enhancement and compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations.

Selected applicants may receive grants of up to 50 percent of the total project cost and must provide matching non-Federal fund for at least 50 percent of the project cost, of which no more than one-half (25 percent of the total project cost) may come from in-kind contributions.

Up to 10 percent of CIG funds each year may be set aside for applications from beginning, limited resource, or socially disadvantaged farmers or ranchers; Tribes; or community-based organizations comprised of or representing these entities. Matching funds for grants to any of these individuals or entities may consist of up to 75 percent in-kind contributions.

Prior-Year CIG (Archives)

• 2008 Conservation Innovation Grants Information Archival Purposes Only
• 2007 Conservation Grant Awards
• 2006 Conservation Grant Awards
• 2005 Conservation Grant Awards

For More Information

For more information and updates about CIG, please refer to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Web site, the national NRCS Web site, or contact one of the Montana NRCS personnel listed below.

Contacts

Kris Berg, Program Specialist
Phone: 406-587-6849
Email: Kris.Berg

Carrie Mosley, Assistant State Conservationist for Programs
Phone: 406-587-6967
Email: Carrie.Mosley

Last Modified: 03/03/2009