The Department of Agriculture is offering the Agriculture Innovation Center Grant Program to fund centers that offer technical assistance to farmers for marketing value-added agricultural products. This grant aims to support agricultural innovation and improve producers’ access to markets. The closing date for applications is March 20, 2020.
Opportunity ID: 321654
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RDBCP-AIC-2020 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Agriculture Innovation Center Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.377 — Agriculture Innovation Center Demonstration Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 17, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 17, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 20, 2020 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 20, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 19, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $500,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education State governments City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) For profit organizations other than small businesses County governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Rural Business-Cooperative Service |
| Description: | The primary objective of the program is to provide grants to Agriculture Innovation Centers that will provide technical assistance to agricultural producers to market value-added agricultural products. |
| Link to Additional Information: | RD AIC Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Gail Thuner
Management and Program Analyst Cooperative Programs Email:gail.thuner@usda.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 321654 Full Announcement-AIC Federal Register Announcem -> 2019-22551.pdf
Folder 321654 Other Supporting Documents-AIC Supporting Documents -> AIC 2020 Lobbying Certification 2 CFR 418 App A.pdf
Folder 321654 Other Supporting Documents-AIC Supporting Documents -> AIC 2020 Application Checklist.pdf
Folder 321654 Other Supporting Documents-AIC Supporting Documents -> AIC 2020 Matching Funds Verification Template.pdf
Folder 321654 Other Supporting Documents-AIC Supporting Documents -> AIC 2020 Application Template.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Gail Thuner Management and Program Analyst Cooperative Programs Email: gail.thuner@usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.377 | PKG00255911 | Oct 16, 2019 | Mar 20, 2020 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
321654 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
321654 SF424A-1.0.pdf
321654 SF424B-1.1.pdf
321654 AD_3030_2_0-2.0.pdf
Optional forms
321654 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
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