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Rhode Island Statewide Conservation People's Garden Project is a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture – Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) that funds cooperative conservation efforts promoting community and urban gardening across Rhode Island.
The program supports soil and water conservation activities through a People's Garden initiative, with an estimated total program funding of $60,000 awarded via cooperative agreement. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, nonprofits (with and without 501(c)(3) status), tribal governments, institutions of higher education, and independent school districts located in Rhode Island.
No cost-sharing or matching requirement applies.
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gov Maintenance Calendar Rhode Island Statewide Conservation People’s Garden Project Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Document Type:Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number:USDA-NRCS-RI-CTA-18-003 Funding Opportunity Title:Rhode Island Statewide Conservation People’s Garden Project Opportunity Category:Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type:Cooperative Agreement Category of Funding Activity:Agriculture Expected Number of Awards:1 Assistance Listings:10.
902 -- Soil and Water Conservation Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:No Last Updated Date:Sep 24, 2018 Original Closing Date for Applications:Sep 29, 2018 Current Closing Date for Applications:Sep 29, 2018 Archive Date:Oct 29, 2018 Estimated Total Program Funding:$ 60,000 Eligible Applicants:City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Independent school districts Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private 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 Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Additional Information on Eligibility: ## Additional Information Agency Name:Natural Resources Conservation Service Description:The NRCS – Rhode Island State Office, an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is seeking support from and opportunities to partner with likeminded natural resource conservation partners to develop community gardens, pollinator gardens and/or seasonal high tunnels.
The overall intent of this opportunity is to solicit partnerships to help enhance the implementation of key conservation objectives and priorities outlined further in this announcement. Link to Additional Information:[](https://grants.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: State and local governments, nonprofit organizations, and other entities in Rhode Island. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Rhode Island Statewide Conservation People’s Garden Project is funded by U.S. Department of Agriculture – Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Rhode Island. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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