FY 2012 Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG)

The Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) is a voluntary program intended to 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 CIG, Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) funds are used to award competitive grants to non-Federal governmental or non-governmental organizations, Tribes, or individuals. CIG enables the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to work with other public and private entities to accelerate technology transfer and adoption of promising technologies and approaches to address some of the Nation's most pressing natural resource concerns. CIG will benefit agricultural producers by providing more options for environmental enhancement and compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations. The NRCS administers CIG.

There are two separate opportunities to apply for CIG grants:

National CIG

Competitive grants up to $1 million to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies on agricultural lands. Who should apply: State and local unites of government, producer associations, farmer cooperatives, institutions of higher education, and nongovernmental organizations.

2012 National CIG grant program - In fiscal year 2012, NRCS offered two CIG funding opportunities. The first one focused in the following areas: Nutrient Management, Energy Conservation, Soil Health, Wildlife, and CIG Projects Assessment. The deadline to submit pre-proposal applications was January 31, 2012. The second one focused on: Market analysis of supply and demand for water quality credits, Market Rules, and Infrastructure. The deadline to submit full proposal applications was March 2, 2012. Both application periods are now closed

State CIG

Competitive grants up to $75,000 to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies on agricultural lands in Oregon. Who should apply: Individuals, state and local units of government, producer associations, farmer cooperatives, institutions of higher education, and nongovernmental organizations.

2012 Oregon CIG – In fiscal year 2012, NRCS Oregon will offer a State CIG funding opportunity, This will focus on the following areas; Energy, Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation, Water Quality, Water Quantity, Plant Health and Vigor, Soil Quality, and Wildlife Habitat. Applications are due May 4, 2012.

CIG Projects Funded In Oregon

• Projects (XLS, 1.01 MB)

Archived Oregon CIG Information

FY 2011 Oregon CIG
FY 2010 Oregon CIG
FY 2009 Oregon CIG

Oregon CIG Contact

Todd Peplin, Oregon CIG Program Manager
Phone: (541) 923-4358 ext 131
Email: todd.peplin@or.usda.gov

Last Modified:  04/05/2012

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