The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), under the OUAIP, is soliciting applications from eligible entities to host the UAIP Competitive Grants pilot project.
Donor Name: Natural Resources Conservation Service
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 08/02/2022
Grant Size: $300,000
Grant Duration: 3 years
Details:
The primary goal of the UAIP pilot project is to support the development of urban agriculture and innovative production. The two types of UAIP grants being made available for application under this NFO are Planning Projects and Implementation Projects. Planning Projects are for supporting the development of projects that will either initiate, build upon, or expand 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 Projects are for accelerating 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 traditional or indigenous, agricultural practices.
Funding Information
- Estimated Total Program Funding: $14,200,000
- Award Ceiling: $300,000
- Award Floor: $50,000
- All projects are expected to be completed within 12 to 36 months (1 to 3 years).
Eligibility Criteria
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Independent school districts
For more information, visit Grants.gov.
