Opportunity ID: 346901

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-NHQ-CFWR-23-NOFO0001235
Funding Opportunity Title: 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 3
Posted Date: Mar 16, 2023
Last Updated Date: Mar 20, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications: Jun 15, 2023 Applicants must submit their proposals via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on June 15, 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.
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jun 15, 2023 Applicants must submit their proposals via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on June 15, 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.
Archive Date: Jul 15, 2023
Estimated Total Program Funding: $9,500,000
Award Ceiling: $400,000
Award Floor: $55,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: City or township governments
Special district governments
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
County governments
Independent school districts
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
Additional Information on Eligibility:

Additional Information

Agency Name: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Description:

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), under the Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (OUAIP), is soliciting proposals in fiscal year (FY) 2023 from eligible applicants to host a Composting and Food Waste Reduction (CFWR) pilot project.

 

The purpose of the CFWR program is to enter into cooperative agreements with eligible entities to develop and test strategies for planning and implementing municipal compost plans and food waste reduction plans. Proposed projects can be located in all community types including rural, urban and suburban.

For further details about this opportunity and information about how to prepare and submit an application, see the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO) located under the Related Documents tab near the top of this page.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Melanie Krizmanich

Grantor
Email:melanie.krizmanich@usda.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
Updated eligibility section of synopsis to include Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Mar 20, 2023
Added the estimated total program funding amount and corrected the eligibility Mar 16, 2023
Mar 16, 2023

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-NHQ-CFWR-23-NOFO0001235
Funding Opportunity Title: 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 3
Posted Date: Mar 16, 2023
Last Updated Date: Mar 20, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications: Jun 15, 2023 Applicants must submit their proposals via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on June 15, 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.
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jun 15, 2023 Applicants must submit their proposals via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on June 15, 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.
Archive Date: Jul 15, 2023
Estimated Total Program Funding: $9,500,000
Award Ceiling: $400,000
Award Floor: $55,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: City or township governments
Special district governments
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
County governments
Independent school districts
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
Additional Information on Eligibility:

Additional Information

Agency Name: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Description:

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), under the Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (OUAIP), is soliciting proposals in fiscal year (FY) 2023 from eligible applicants to host a Composting and Food Waste Reduction (CFWR) pilot project.

 

The purpose of the CFWR program is to enter into cooperative agreements with eligible entities to develop and test strategies for planning and implementing municipal compost plans and food waste reduction plans. Proposed projects can be located in all community types including rural, urban and suburban.

For further details about this opportunity and information about how to prepare and submit an application, see the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO) located under the Related Documents tab near the top of this page.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Melanie Krizmanich

Grantor
Email:melanie.krizmanich@usda.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-NHQ-CFWR-23-NOFO0001235
Funding Opportunity Title: 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 2
Posted Date: Mar 16, 2023
Last Updated Date: Mar 16, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jun 15, 2023 Applicants must submit their proposals via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on June 15, 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.
Archive Date: Jul 15, 2023
Estimated Total Program Funding: $9,500,000
Award Ceiling: $400,000
Award Floor: $55,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Special district governments
County governments
Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
Independent school districts
City or township governments
Additional Information on Eligibility:

Additional Information

Agency Name: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Description:

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), under the Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (OUAIP), is soliciting proposals in fiscal year (FY) 2023 from eligible applicants to host a Composting and Food Waste Reduction (CFWR) pilot project.

 

The purpose of the CFWR program is to enter into cooperative agreements with eligible entities to develop and test strategies for planning and implementing municipal compost plans and food waste reduction plans. Proposed projects can be located in all community types including rural, urban and suburban.

For further details about this opportunity and information about how to prepare and submit an application, see the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO) located under the Related Documents tab near the top of this page.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Melanie Krizmanich

Grantor
Email:melanie.krizmanich@usda.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-NHQ-CFWR-23-NOFO0001235
Funding Opportunity Title: 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: Mar 16, 2023
Last Updated Date: Mar 16, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jun 15, 2023 Applicants must submit their proposals via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on June 15, 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.
Archive Date: Jul 15, 2023
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $400,000
Award Floor: $55,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Special district governments
County governments
Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
State governments
Independent school districts
City or township governments
Additional Information on Eligibility:

Additional Information

Agency Name: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Description:

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), under the Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (OUAIP), is soliciting proposals in fiscal year (FY) 2023 from eligible applicants to host a Composting and Food Waste Reduction (CFWR) pilot project.

 

The purpose of the CFWR program is to enter into cooperative agreements with eligible entities to develop and test strategies for planning and implementing municipal compost plans and food waste reduction plans. Proposed projects can be located in all community types including rural, urban and suburban.

For further details about this opportunity and information about how to prepare and submit an application, see the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO) located under the Related Documents tab near the top of this page.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Melanie Krizmanich

Grantor
Email:melanie.krizmanich@usda.gov

Folder 346901 Full Announcement-FY 23 CFWR – NFO -> USDA-NRCS-NHQ-CFWR-23-NOFO0001235 Posted Version 3-16-23.pdf

Packages

Agency Contact Information: Melanie Krizmanich
Grantor
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 PKG00280591 Mar 16, 2023 Jun 15, 2023 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

346901 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf

346901 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

346901 Project_AbstractSummary_2_0-2.0.pdf

346901 SF424A-1.0.pdf

346901 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

346901 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf

Optional forms

346901 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf

346901 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf

346901 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf

346901 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

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