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Urban Farms and Community Gardens Grant Program (RFA 0344) is sponsored by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets. This program supports the development and enhancement of urban farms, school gardens, and community gardens across New York State.
Funding can be used for projects focusing on food production, food safety, and food distribution, as well as worker wages, contractual expenses, equipment, and other operating expenses.
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New York State’s Urban Farms and Community Gardens Grant Program Guide - Ambrook New York State’s Urban Farms and Community Gardens Grant Program New York Department of Agriculture & Markets Share https://ambrook. com/funding/new-york-state’s-urban-farms-and-community-gardens-grant-program? utm_medium=referral The third round of the Urban Farms and Community Gardens Grant Program offers $2.
5 million in funding to support the development and enhancement of urban farms, school gardens, and community gardens statewide. Funding through the Urban Farms and Community Gardens Grant Program will help offset costs associated with projects that focus on food production, food safety, and food distribution, while creating a lasting impact on local food resiliency.
Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations, not-for-profit educational institutions, municipal government entities, and Indian tribal organizations.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations, not-for-profit educational institutions, municipal government entities, and Indian tribal organizations. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Urban Farms and Community Gardens Grant Program (RFA 0344) is funded by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in New York. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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