NRCS Montana accepting applications for Conservation Innovation Grants

From Natural Resource Conservation Service

BOZEMAN — USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is accepting applications for grants until July 1 to fund Montana projects that could stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Conservation Innovation Grants generally fund pilot projects, field demonstrations and on-farm conservation research.

Tom Watson, NRCS state conservationist for Montana, said $225,000 is available for the state-component CIG this year. He said applicants can request up to $75,000 for projects lasting one to th...