The U.S. Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is soliciting preproposals for its 2013 Conservation Innovation Grants. NRCS anticipates $25 million in funding for these grants, which are intended to stimulate the development and adoption of new conservation techniques and technologies. These grants are focused on on-the-ground efforts, rather than research projects.

Preproposals are due March 22. NRCS will request full proposals from selected applicants. For more information, contact Gregorio Cruz at Gregorio.Cruz@wdc.usda.gov. Read more.