1,000+ Opportunities
Find the right grant
Search federal, foundation, and corporate grants with AI — or browse by agency, topic, and state.
Urban Agriculture Conservation Extension Educators Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in collaboration with National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). This program promotes the hiring of Urban Agriculture Conservation Extension Educators through Cooperative Extension programs at Land-grant Universities to increase awareness of and access to NRCS programs for those in urban spaces, meeting the growing need to feed more densely populated areas.
Get alerted about grants like this
Save a search for “U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in collaboration with National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA)” or related topics and get emailed when new opportunities appear.
Search similar grants →Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Land-grant Universities with Cooperative Extension programs. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Funding amounts vary based on project scope and sponsor guidance. Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
Yes — AI tools like Granted can help research funders, draft proposal sections, and check compliance. However, always review and customize AI-generated content to reflect your organization's unique strengths and the specific requirements of the solicitation.
Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.
Past winners and funding trends for this program
Urban Agriculture Program is a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) that funds commercial urban agriculture projects designed to increase the production, processing, and marketing of produce grown and sold in urban centers across Massachusetts. The program advances Commonwealth goals to address food insecurity and expand access to fresh, local produce in urban neighborhoods with high concentrations of low-to-moderate-income residents. Grants of up to $50,000 support commercial projects; land acquisition grants can reach up to $100,000, with a 25% match required for requests over $15,000. Applications are due May 18, 2026. Eligible applicants are established urban farmers with more than three years of experience, public educational institutions, and municipalities.
Urban Agriculture Program (Massachusetts) is sponsored by Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR). The purpose of the MDAR Urban Agriculture Program is to advance Commonwealth goals and objectives, leverage collective resources, and support commercial projects designed to increase the production, processing, and marketing of produce grown and sold in urban centers across the Commonwealth. It also supports community food production initiatives. A 25% match is required for land requests and other requests exceeding $15,000.