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"Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (UAIP) Competitive Grants Program" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (UAIP) Competitive Grants Program is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). This program supports the development of urban agriculture and innovative production.
Grants are available for planning and implementation activities, and projects may target areas of food access, education, business and start-up costs for new farmers, and development of policies related to zoning and other needs of urban production.
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gov Maintenance Calendar USDA-NRCS-NHQ-UAIP-24-NOFO0001336 Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (UAIP) Competitive Grants Program Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Document Type:Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number:USDA-NRCS-NHQ-UAIP-24-NOFO0001336 Funding Opportunity Title:Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (UAIP) Competitive Grants Program Opportunity Category:Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type:Grant Category of Funding Activity:Agriculture Expected Number of Awards: Assistance Listings:10.
935 -- Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:No Last Updated Date:Mar 07, 2024 Original Closing Date for Applications:Apr 09, 2024 Applications must be received by 11:59 pmEastern Time. Current Closing Date for Applications:Apr 09, 2024 Applications must be received by 11:59 pmEastern Time.
Archive Date:May 09, 2024 Estimated Total Program Funding:$ 6,100,000 Eligible Applicants:Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Special district governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Additional Information on Eligibility:N/A ## Additional Information Agency Name:Natural Resources Conservation Service Description:The primary goal of the UAIP projects is to support the development of urban agriculture and innovative production.
The UAIP grants being made available for application under this NFO support planning and implementation activities. Planning activities 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 activities will accelerate 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 indigenous or non-traditional agricultural practices. For new users of Grants.
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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.
A webinar has been pre-recorded and the presentation and supporting information, the recording can be found at this link https://youtube/IhLfF2b6DMg. The recorded webinar can also be found in the “Related Documents” tab of this opportunity and in the program website. The agency anticipates making selections by June 30, 2024, and expects to execute awards by September 30, 2024.
These dates are estimates and are subject to change. Federal Funding Floor and Ceiling Amounts The estimated funding floor for this opportunity is $75,000 and the estimated funding ceiling is $350,000. The funding floor means the minimum agreement funding amount for the Federal share per agreement awarded.
The ceiling is the maximum agreement funding amount for the Federal share per agreement awarded. These numbers refer to the total agreement amount, not any specific budget period. Federal Financial Assistance Training The funding available through this NFO is Federal financial assistance.
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FPAC agencies also apply Federal financial assistance regulations to certain non-assistance awards (e.g., non-assistance cooperative agreements).
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Special district governments, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS (other than institutions of higher education), Independent school districts, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS (other than institutions of higher education), City or township governments. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $75,000 - $350,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was March 10, 2025, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (UAIP) Competitive Grants Program is funded by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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