The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), specifically the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and its Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (OUAIP), is offering this grant. This funding opportunity is designed to support local governments in hosting new Community Compost and Food Waste Reduction (CCFWR) pilot projects during fiscal year 2021. The grant aims to reduce food waste and promote sustainable composting practices at the community level. This initiative from USDA NRCS OUAIP seeks to establish effective models for waste management and resource conservation, encouraging innovative approaches to environmental sustainability across localities.
Opportunity ID: 333589
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-NHQ-CCFWR-21-NOFO0001112 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Community Compost and Food Waste Reduction (CCFWR) 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: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.935 — Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | May 17, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 21, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 16, 2021 Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov (https://www.grants.gov/) by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on July 16, 2021. Questions regarding this notice of funding opportunity (NFO) may be submitted until June 30, 2021. Responses to questions posed will be posted on Grants.gov approximately 2 weeks before the application due date. For more information and a pre-recorded webinar, see https://www.farmers.gov/manage/urban/opportunities. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 16, 2021 Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov (https://www.grants.gov/) by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on July 16, 2021. Questions regarding this notice of funding opportunity (NFO) may be submitted until June 30, 2021. Responses to questions posed will be posted on Grants.gov approximately 2 weeks before the application due date. For more information and a pre-recorded webinar, see https://www.farmers.gov/manage/urban/opportunities. |
| Archive Date: | Aug 15, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $90,000 |
| Award Floor: | $45,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | See the Notice of Funding Opportunity under the Related Documents tab for further details regarding eligibility.
An applicant organization may not submit more than one application. If more than one application is submitted, only the first application will be considered. |
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 applications from local governments to host a Community Compost and Food Waste Reduction (CCFWR) pilot project for fiscal year (FY) 2021. See the Notice of Funding Opportunity under the Related Documents tab for further details including application submission information and application review information. |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Eligibility for this opportunity has been modified to the following categories: i. City or township governments; ii. County governments; iii. State-designated Indian Tribes, Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments; iv. Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); and v. Special district governments. The approving official for this opportunity has been updated. |
May 21, 2021 | |
| May 17, 2021 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-NHQ-CCFWR-21-NOFO0001112 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Community Compost and Food Waste Reduction (CCFWR) 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: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.935 — Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | May 17, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 21, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 16, 2021 Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov (https://www.grants.gov/) by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on July 16, 2021. Questions regarding this notice of funding opportunity (NFO) may be submitted until June 30, 2021. Responses to questions posed will be posted on Grants.gov approximately 2 weeks before the application due date. For more information and a pre-recorded webinar, see https://www.farmers.gov/manage/urban/opportunities. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 16, 2021 Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov (https://www.grants.gov/) by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on July 16, 2021. Questions regarding this notice of funding opportunity (NFO) may be submitted until June 30, 2021. Responses to questions posed will be posted on Grants.gov approximately 2 weeks before the application due date. For more information and a pre-recorded webinar, see https://www.farmers.gov/manage/urban/opportunities. |
| Archive Date: | Aug 15, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $90,000 |
| Award Floor: | $45,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | See the Notice of Funding Opportunity under the Related Documents tab for further details regarding eligibility.
An applicant organization may not submit more than one application. If more than one application is submitted, only the first application will be considered. |
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 applications from local governments to host a Community Compost and Food Waste Reduction (CCFWR) pilot project for fiscal year (FY) 2021. See the Notice of Funding Opportunity under the Related Documents tab for further details including application submission information and application review information. |
| 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 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-NHQ-CCFWR-21-NOFO0001112 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Community Compost and Food Waste Reduction (CCFWR) 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: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.935 — Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 17, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 17, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 16, 2021 Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov (https://www.grants.gov/) by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on July 16, 2021. Questions regarding this notice of funding opportunity (NFO) may be submitted until June 30, 2021. Responses to questions posed will be posted on Grants.gov approximately 2 weeks before the application due date. For more information and a pre-recorded webinar, see https://www.farmers.gov/manage/urban/opportunities. |
| Archive Date: | Aug 15, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $90,000 |
| Award Floor: | $45,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Special district governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) County governments State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | An applicant organization may not submit more than one application. If more than one application is submitted, only the first application will be considered. |
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 applications from local governments to host a Community Compost and Food Waste Reduction (CCFWR) pilot project for fiscal year (FY) 2021. See the Notice of Funding Opportunity under the Related Documents tab for further details including application submission information and application review information. |
| 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 |
Related Documents
Folder 333589 Full Announcement-FY 21 CCFWR Pilot Project NFO -> USDA-NRCS-NHQ-CCFWR-21-NOFO0001112 Notice of Funding Opportunity modification.pdf
Folder 333589 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Document -> BUDGET NARRATIVE GUIDANCE 2-2-21.pdf
Folder 333589 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Document -> General Terms and Conditions – January 2020.pdf
Folder 333589 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Document -> SF424 and SF424A Instructions.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 | PKG00267183 | May 17, 2021 | Jul 16, 2021 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
333589 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
333589 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
333589 SF424A-1.0.pdf
333589 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
333589 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
333589 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
333589 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
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