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Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (UAIP) Grant Program is sponsored by USDA. The UAIP grant program funds planning and implementation projects that promote urban agriculture, with priority given to areas facing food and nutrition insecurity.
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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) City or township governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments Independent school districts Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education 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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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Non-profits, local government, tribal organizations, and K-12 schools. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $75,000 - $350,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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