Opportunity Title:
Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (UAIP) Competitive Grants Program
Funder/Agency:
Department of Agriculture (USDA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
Opportunity Number:
USDA-NRCS-NHQ-UAIP-24-NOFO0001336
Description:
The primary goal of the UAIP projects is to support the development of urban agriculture and innovative production. The UAIP grants being made available for application under this NOFO support planning and implementation activities. Planning activities will initiate, develop, or support the efforts of farmers, gardeners, citizens, government officials, schools, members of tribal communities, and other stakeholders in areas where access to fresh foods are limited or unavailable. Implementation activities will accelerate existing and emerging models of urban and/or innovative agricultural practices that serve multiple farmers or gardeners. Innovation may include new and emerging, as well as indigenous or non-traditional agricultural practices.
There is a pre-recorded webinar available for this opportunity. The recording, presentation and supporting information, can be found here.
Eligibility:
State and local governmental entities
Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
Nonprofit Organizations
Native American tribal organizations
Native American tribal governments
Independent school districts
Award Details:
Total Amount Available:
$6,100,000,000
Maximum Award:
$350,000,000
Minimum Award:
$75,000,000
Deadline:
Applications Due April 09, 2024
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