News Release Fiscal Year 2018 grant program addresses natural resource concerns in Forestry, Aquatic Organism Conservation, Soil Health and Pollinator Conservation. Do you have an idea that could improve conservation in Maine? The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is announcing availability of Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the local development and adoption of read more NRCS seeks proposals for grants to improve conservation in Maine