Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) On-Farm Trial (OFT)

Objective

The purpose of CIG is to stimulate the adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies in conjunction with agricultural production. CIG projects present innovations that result in the transfer of conservation technologies, management systems, and inventive approaches to agricultural producers, into technical manuals and guides and for practical use in the private sector.

Who Can Apply

• Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government (Other than Federally Recognized)
• Other Local Government Consortium, Regional Organization (Intrastate), or Other Local Government Combination
• Nonprofit Organization
• For-Profit Organization
• County Government (inclusive of boroughs in Alaska, parishes and other governmental entities with geographic regional control and authority)
• U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia)
• Other

For-Profit entities are eligible for On-Farm Trials if their primary business is related to agriculture. Nonprofit entities are eligible for On-Farm Trials if they have experience working with agricultural producers. Non-federal governmental organizations are eligible. Individuals, federal entities, and foreign entities are not eligible applicants. Foreign entities are not eligible applicants.

Who Benefits

• Other

Agricultural producers whose land is involved in the project must be in compliance with highly erodible land and wetland conservation provisions and in compliance with the Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) payment limitations.

Assistance Types

• Grant

Program Contact

Caroline.Sherony@usda.gov
202-763-5221