Community Agriculture Grants

Description:

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

Eligible Entries:

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

Contact:

Kaylie Alderman, Grants Management Specialist –                   kaylie.alderman@usda.gov        

Link To Opportunity:

https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=348281