Natural Resources Conservation Service

Description

SUMMARY INFORMATIONFederal Awarding Agency Name: U.S. Department of Agriculture – Natural Resources Conservation Service - Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (OUAIP)Notice of Funding Opportunity Title: Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (UAIP) Competitive Grants ProgramNotice of Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-UAIP-23-NOFO0001230Assistance Listing: This program is listed in the assistance listings on Sam.gov under 10.935, Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production.SAM is a web-based, government-wide application that collects, validates, stores, and disseminates business information about the Federal Government's trading partners in support of the contract awards, grants, and electronic payment processes.Notice of Funding Opportunity SummaryThe U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), under the OUAIP, is soliciting applications from eligible entities to host the UAIP Competitive Grants pilot project.The primary goal of the UAIP pilot project is to support the development of urban agriculture and innovative production. The two types of UAIP grants being made available for application under this NFO are Planning Projects and Implementation Projects. Planning Projects are projects that will initiate, develop, or support the efforts of farmers, gardeners, citizens, government officials, schools, members of tribal communities, and other stakeholders in areas where access to fresh foods are limited or unavailable. Implementation Projects are for accelerating existing and emerging models of urban and/or innovative agricultural practices that serve multiple farmers or gardeners. Innovation may include new and emerging, as well as traditional or indigenous, agricultural practices.For new users of Grants.gov, see section D. for information about steps required before applying through Grants.gov.Key DatesApplicants must submit their applications through Grants.gov by 11:59 p.m. eastern time on (March 27, 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.

Who can apply

• County governments
• City or township governments
• Special district governments
• Independent school districts
• Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
• Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized)
• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)

Contact

Jose Berna <br/>Grants Specialist
jose.berna@usda.gov