January 31st Deadline for FY12 Conservation Innovation Grant Pre-Proposals

USDA announced that pre-proposals for FY12 Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) are due by January 31. Pre-proposals support large-scale demonstration projects that test and prove original approaches to conserving land. This year’s CIG projects will focus on nutrient management, energy conservation, soil health and wildlife.

For more information on CIG from the Natural Resources Conservation Service, click here