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"Composting and Food Waste Reduction cooperative agreements" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Composting and Food Waste Reduction cooperative agreements is sponsored by USDA Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (OUAIP). This program funds pilot projects that develop and implement strategies for food waste reduction and compost plans.
Priority is given to projects that include food waste reduction strategies, incorporate a plan to make compost easily accessible to agricultural producers, anticipate or demonstrate economic benefits, and involve multiple partners.
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USDA Grants – Funding for Organics & Waste Management USDA Composting and Food Waste Reduction Cooperative Agreements The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications for Composting and Food Waste Reduction (CFWR) pilot projects for fiscal year 2024.
The cooperative agreements are jointly administered by USDA’s Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production and the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Selected projects will develop and test strategies for planning and implementing municipal compost plans and food waste reduction plans and are part of USDA’s broader efforts to support urban agriculture.
USDA’s Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (OUAIP) – led by USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) – will accept applications on Grants. gov until 11:59 p. m.
Eastern Time on Sept. 4, 2024. Projects must be two years in duration with an estimated start date of June 1, 2025.
Cooperative agreements support projects led by local and tribal governments, schools or other eligible entities that: Increase access to compost for agricultural producers. Reduce reliance on and limit the use of fertilizer. Encourage waste management and permaculture business development.
Increase rainwater absorption. Reduce municipal food waste. Divert food waste from landfills.
OUAIP will prioritize projects that anticipate or demonstrate economic benefits; incorporate plans to make compost easily accessible to farmers, including community gardeners; integrate other food waste strategies, including food recovery efforts, and collaborate with multiple partners. Additional details are available in the Grants. gov notice .
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Local governments, school districts, and Native American tribes. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows not specified (In 2022, $10.2 million was awarded for pilot projects). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was September 4, 2024, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Composting and Food Waste Reduction cooperative agreements is funded by USDA Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (OUAIP). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Composting and Food Waste Reduction Cooperative Agreements (CFWR) is sponsored by USDA Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (OUAIP). This program provides critical federal funding for city and county initiatives, focusing on infrastructure and programs that ensure food consumption, surplus food redistribution, and food scraps recycling, providing community benefits like improved soil health.
Composting and Food Waste Reduction (CFWR) Cooperative Agreements is sponsored by USDA Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (OUAIP). Funds pilot projects that develop and implement strategies for food waste reduction and municipal compost plans. School districts and local governments can partner to establish composting infrastructure and education programs that divert food waste from landfills.
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