Opportunity ID: 353112

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-WI-CTA-24-NOFO0001316
Funding Opportunity Title: Community Agriculture Grants (Wisconsin)
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Agriculture
Environment
Natural Resources
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 10
Assistance Listings: 10.902 — Soil and Water Conservation
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 3
Posted Date: Mar 21, 2024
Last Updated Date: Mar 21, 2024
Original Closing Date for Applications: May 21, 2024 Applications must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 22, 2024 Applications must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
Archive Date: Jun 20, 2024
Estimated Total Program Funding: $1,500,000
Award Ceiling: $250,000
Award Floor: $5,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Small businesses
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
State governments
Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
City or township governments
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Independent school districts
County governments
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Special district governments
Additional Information on Eligibility:

Additional Information

Agency Name: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Description:

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO) is being released prior to appropriation and/or apportionment of funds for fiscal year 2024. Enactment of additional continuing resolutions or an appropriations act may affect the availability or level of funding for this program.

 

The purpose of this NFO is to encourage and promote conservation planning and conservation practice implementation in urban, suburban, and other small-scale type agricultural operations. Emphasis will be placed on projects that establish new demonstration community gardens, or enhance and expand existing community agriculture projects. Proposals should seek to:

 

1.     Provide conservation learning experiences to urban, suburban, and Tribal communities.­­

2.     Address concerns regarding food deserts.

3.     Advance Tribal food sovereignty.

4.     Achieve positive and measurable natural resources conservation outcomes.

 

For new users of Grants.gov, see Section D. of the full Notice of Funding Opportunity for information about steps required before submitting an application via Grants.gov.

 

Key Dates

Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on May 22, 2024. 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.

For inquiries specific to the content of the NFO requirements, contact the federal awarding agency contact (section G of this NFO). Please limit questions to those regarding specific information contained in this NFO (such as dates, page numbers, clarification of discrepancies, etc.). Questions related to eligibility or the merits of a specific proposal will not be addressed.

 

The agency anticipates making selections by June 21, 2024 and expects to execute awards by September 1, 2024. These dates are estimates and are subject to change.

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

Kimberly D Johnson

Grants Management Specialist
Email:kimberly.johnson2@usda.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
I had to modify closing date in the Opportunity Description. Mar 21, 2024
Had to make a modification to the close date due to date full. Mar 21, 2024
I needed to add Funding Opportunity Announcement Summary Mar 21, 2024

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-WI-CTA-24-NOFO0001316
Funding Opportunity Title: Community Agriculture Grants (Wisconsin)
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Agriculture
Environment
Natural Resources
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 10
Assistance Listings: 10.902 — Soil and Water Conservation
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 3
Posted Date: Mar 21, 2024
Last Updated Date: Mar 21, 2024
Original Closing Date for Applications: May 21, 2024 Applications must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 22, 2024 Applications must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
Archive Date: Jun 20, 2024
Estimated Total Program Funding: $1,500,000
Award Ceiling: $250,000
Award Floor: $5,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Small businesses
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
State governments
Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
City or township governments
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Independent school districts
County governments
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Special district governments
Additional Information on Eligibility:

Additional Information

Agency Name: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Description:

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO) is being released prior to appropriation and/or apportionment of funds for fiscal year 2024. Enactment of additional continuing resolutions or an appropriations act may affect the availability or level of funding for this program.

 

The purpose of this NFO is to encourage and promote conservation planning and conservation practice implementation in urban, suburban, and other small-scale type agricultural operations. Emphasis will be placed on projects that establish new demonstration community gardens, or enhance and expand existing community agriculture projects. Proposals should seek to:

 

1.     Provide conservation learning experiences to urban, suburban, and Tribal communities.­­

2.     Address concerns regarding food deserts.

3.     Advance Tribal food sovereignty.

4.     Achieve positive and measurable natural resources conservation outcomes.

 

For new users of Grants.gov, see Section D. of the full Notice of Funding Opportunity for information about steps required before submitting an application via Grants.gov.

 

Key Dates

Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on May 22, 2024. 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.

For inquiries specific to the content of the NFO requirements, contact the federal awarding agency contact (section G of this NFO). Please limit questions to those regarding specific information contained in this NFO (such as dates, page numbers, clarification of discrepancies, etc.). Questions related to eligibility or the merits of a specific proposal will not be addressed.

 

The agency anticipates making selections by June 21, 2024 and expects to execute awards by September 1, 2024. These dates are estimates and are subject to change.

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

Kimberly D Johnson

Grants Management Specialist
Email:kimberly.johnson2@usda.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-WI-CTA-24-NOFO0001316
Funding Opportunity Title: Community Agriculture Grants (Wisconsin)
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Agriculture
Environment
Natural Resources
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 10
Assistance Listings: 10.902 — Soil and Water Conservation
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Mar 21, 2024
Last Updated Date: Mar 21, 2024
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 22, 2024 Applications must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
Archive Date: Jun 20, 2024
Estimated Total Program Funding: $1,500,000
Award Ceiling: $250,000
Award Floor: $5,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: City or township governments
Small businesses
Independent school districts
State governments
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
County governments
Special district governments
Private institutions of higher education
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Additional Information on Eligibility:

Additional Information

Agency Name: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Description:

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO) is being released prior to appropriation and/or apportionment of funds for fiscal year 2024. Enactment of additional continuing resolutions or an appropriations act may affect the availability or level of funding for this program.

 

The purpose of this NFO is to encourage and promote conservation planning and conservation practice implementation in urban, suburban, and other small-scale type agricultural operations. Emphasis will be placed on projects that establish new demonstration community gardens, or enhance and expand existing community agriculture projects. Proposals should seek to:

 

1.     Provide conservation learning experiences to urban, suburban, and Tribal communities.­­

2.     Address concerns regarding food deserts.

3.     Advance Tribal food sovereignty.

4.     Achieve positive and measurable natural resources conservation outcomes.

 

For new users of Grants.gov, see Section D. of the full Notice of Funding Opportunity for information about steps required before submitting an application via Grants.gov.

 

Key Dates

Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on May 21, 2024. 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.

For inquiries specific to the content of the NFO requirements, contact the federal awarding agency contact (section G of this NFO). Please limit questions to those regarding specific information contained in this NFO (such as dates, page numbers, clarification of discrepancies, etc.). Questions related to eligibility or the merits of a specific proposal will not be addressed.

 

The agency anticipates making selections by June 21, 2024 and expects to execute awards by September 1, 2024. These dates are estimates and are subject to change.

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

Kimberly D Johnson

Grants Management Specialist
Email:kimberly.johnson2@usda.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-WI-CTA-24-NOFO0001316
Funding Opportunity Title: Community Agriculture Grants (Wisconsin)
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Agriculture
Environment
Natural Resources
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 10
Assistance Listings: 10.902 — Soil and Water Conservation
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: Mar 21, 2024
Last Updated Date: Mar 21, 2024
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 21, 2024 Applications must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
Archive Date: Jun 20, 2024
Estimated Total Program Funding: $1,500,000
Award Ceiling: $250,000
Award Floor: $5,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: City or township governments
Small businesses
Independent school districts
State governments
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
County governments
Special district governments
Private institutions of higher education
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Additional Information on Eligibility:

Additional Information

Agency Name: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Description:

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO) is being released prior to appropriation and/or apportionment of funds for fiscal year 2024. Enactment of additional continuing resolutions or an appropriations act may affect the availability or level of funding for this program.

 

The purpose of this NFO is to encourage and promote conservation planning and conservation practice implementation in urban, suburban, and other small-scale type agricultural operations. Emphasis will be placed on projects that establish new demonstration community gardens, or enhance and expand existing community agriculture projects. Proposals should seek to:

 

1.     Provide conservation learning experiences to urban, suburban, and Tribal communities.­­

2.     Address concerns regarding food deserts.

3.     Advance Tribal food sovereignty.

4.     Achieve positive and measurable natural resources conservation outcomes.

 

For new users of Grants.gov, see Section D. of the full Notice of Funding Opportunity for information about steps required before submitting an application via Grants.gov.

 

Key Dates

Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on May 21, 2024. 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.

For inquiries specific to the content of the NFO requirements, contact the federal awarding agency contact (section G of this NFO). Please limit questions to those regarding specific information contained in this NFO (such as dates, page numbers, clarification of discrepancies, etc.). Questions related to eligibility or the merits of a specific proposal will not be addressed.

 

The agency anticipates making selections by June 21, 2024 and expects to execute awards by September 1, 2024. These dates are estimates and are subject to change.

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

Kimberly D Johnson

Grants Management Specialist
Email:kimberly.johnson2@usda.gov

Folder 353112 Full Announcement-Community Agriculture Grants -> USDA-NRCS-WI-CTA-24-NOFO0001316_Final.pdf

Folder 353112 Full Announcement-Other Supporting Documents -> Copy of Current_and_Pending_Support_Table_20230404.pdf

Folder 353112 Full Announcement-Other Supporting Documents -> Applicant Contact Information_20230227.pdf

Packages

Agency Contact Information: Kimberly D Johnson
Grants Management Specialist
Email: kimberly.johnson2@usda.gov
Who Can Apply: Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions
10.902 PKG00285495 Mar 21, 2024 May 22, 2024 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

353112 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf

353112 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

353112 SF424A-1.0.pdf

353112 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

353112 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf

Optional forms

353112 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

353112 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf

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