Opportunity ID: 345615
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-NHQ-UAIP-23-NOFO0001230 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (UAIP) Competitive Grants Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 70 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.935 — Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 26, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 26, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 27, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 27, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 26, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $7,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $350,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Independent school districts Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Special district governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Description: |
SUMMARY INFORMATION Federal Awarding Agency Name: U.S. Department of Agriculture – Natural Resources Conservation Service – Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (OUAIP) Notice of Funding Opportunity Title: Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (UAIP) Competitive Grants Program Notice of Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-UAIP-23-NOFO0001230 Assistance Listing: This program is listed in the assistance listings on Sam.gov under 10.935, Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production. SAM is a web-based, government-wide application that collects, validates, stores, and disseminates business information about the Federal Government’s trading partners in support of the contract awards, grants, and electronic payment processes. Notice of Funding Opportunity Summary 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. 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 projects that 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 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. For new users of Grants.gov, see section D. for information about steps required before applying through Grants.gov. Key Dates Applicants must submit their applications through Grants.gov by 11:59 p.m. eastern time on (March 27, 2023). For technical issues with Grants.gov, contact Grants.gov Applicant Support at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov. Awarding agency staff cannot support applicants regarding Grants.gov accounts. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Jose Berna
Grants Specialist Email:jose.berna@usda.gov |
Version History
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| Agency Contact Information: | Jose Berna Grants Specialist Email: jose.berna@usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.935 | PKG00279462 | Jan 26, 2023 | Mar 27, 2023 | View |
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