USDA Opens $50M for On-Farm Trials through Conservation Innovation Grants
Eligible applicants: states, local authorities, local governments, higher education institutions, nonprofits, forprofits, tribal entities. Applications are due: October 30, 2023.
State governments, Special district governments, City or township governments, County governments
Institutions of higher education
Nonprofits
Small businesses and other for profit organizations
Native American tribal governments
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.
Announcement Type: Notice of Funding Opportunity (this program is currently accepting applications)
Opportunity: Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials for fiscal year (FY) 2023
Overview and Eligible Uses: Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is announcing the availability of CIG On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials to stimulate the adoption and evaluation of innovative conservation approaches in partnership with agricultural producers. For 2023, applications will be accepted from eligible entities for projects addressing at least one of the following priorities: irrigation management technologies; feed management and enteric methane reduction; grazing lands; nutrient management; and soil health demonstration (SHD) trials. Up to $50 million is available for On-Farm Trials in 2023. On-Farm Trials projects may be between 3 and 5 years in duration.
Amount: $250k - $5M per award for 15 awards
Award Type: Grant
Eligible Applicants:
State governments, Special district governments, City or township governments, County governments
Institutions of higher education
Nonprofits
Small businesses and other for profit organizations
Native American tribal governments
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.
Key Dates: Applicants must submit their applications through Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on October 30, 2023.
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