This grant is for the purpose of establishing and hosting Composting and Food Waste Reduction (CFWR) pilot projects during fiscal year 2022. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), under the OUAIP, is soliciting applications from eligible entities. The primary goal is to foster innovative approaches to manage food waste and promote composting initiatives. These pilot projects are designed to support community-level efforts that aim to reduce landfill reliance, enhance soil health, and contribute to sustainable waste management practices. Applicants should propose projects that demonstrate a clear impact and align with national conservation objectives. This initiative represents a key opportunity for organizations to implement impactful environmental solutions.
Opportunity ID: 340906
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-NHQ-CFWR-22-NOFO0001179 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2022 Composting and Food Waste Reduction (CFWR) Pilot Project |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.935 — Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 03, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 03, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 01, 2022 Applicants must submit their applications through Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on September 1, 2022. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 01, 2022 Applicants must submit their applications through Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on September 1, 2022. |
| Archive Date: | Oct 01, 2022 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $10,200,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $45,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) County governments Special district governments Independent school districts |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Other includes municipal governments. See section C.1. of the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO) under the Related Documents tab for further details. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Description: |
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), under the OUAIP, is soliciting applications from eligible applicants to host a CFWR pilot project for fiscal year (FY) 2022. A webinar has been pre-recorded and is available at https://youtu.be/61kOKn2rzUw and the presentation and supporting information are posted in the “Related Documents” tab of this opportunity. The recorded webinar is also available on https://www.usda.gov/topics/urban/coop-agreements. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Melanie Krizmanich
Grantor Phone 202-572-5805 Email:melanie.krizmanich@usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 340906 Full Announcement-FY 2022 CFWR NFO -> FINAL – USDA-NRCS-NHQ-CFWR-22-NOFO0001179 6-3-2022.pdf
Folder 340906 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> FY22 CFWR Webinar PPT_Final.pdf
Folder 340906 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> CFWR Frequently Asked QuestionsFY2022.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Melanie Krizmanich Grantor Phone 202-572-5805 Email: melanie.krizmanich@usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.935 | PKG00274780 | Jun 03, 2022 | Sep 01, 2022 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
340906 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
340906 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
340906 Project_AbstractSummary_2_0-2.0.pdf
340906 SF424A-1.0.pdf
340906 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
340906 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
340906 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
340906 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
340906 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
340906 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
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