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Food Sovereignty Symposium & Festival – Save-the-Date
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NAAF 2020 Request for Applications
The Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF) is requesting applications for its 2020 funding cycle. Applications are due Monday, June 1st.
Deadline Extended – USDA Beginning Farmer Rancher Development Program
USDA’s National Institutes of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has extended the deadline for the Beginning Farmer Rancher Development grant until April 2nd.
USDA NCR-SARE Professional Development Program Grant
USDA’s Northcentral Region SARE (Sustainable Agriculture Research Education)’s Professional Development Program (PDP) grant is accepting applications until April 2nd for requests up to $90,000 for projects lasting up to 36 months.
USDA VAPG and RBDG Grants
USDA Rural Development is currently accepting applications for both the Value Added Producer Grant (VAPG) and the Rural Business Development Grant (RBDG).
VAPG provides up to $75,000 for planning grants to conduct feasibility studies, or up to $250,000 for working capital implementation projects. Applications are due March 5th, 2020, and a 1:1 match is required.
RBDG funds projects providing technical assistance to Rural Business through technical assistance, infrastructure development, and economic development including capitalization of revolving loan funds. Applications are due March 30, 2020.
Workshop and Seed-to-Table Dinner at Shakopee
In partnership with NAFSA, the University of Wisconsin, and the Intertribal Agriculture Council, Shakopee’s Wozupi Tribal Gardens is hosting a field day “Food and Agriculture Workshop” focusing on “What is Sustainability” on Wednesday, September 18th from 1:00-5:00pm followed by a Seed-to-Table Dinner prepared by Brian Yazzie, Elena Terry, and a team of Native chefs. Tickets are required for the dinner and are $30/person for the multi-course meal.
Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program Grants
USDA is accepting applications for a total of $23 million in funding for its Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP) and Local Food Promotion Program (LFPP)Â to support the promotion and expansion of local and regional food systems. Â Applications are due June 18, 2019
USDA Beginning Farmer Development Grant
USDA is currently accepting applications for its Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program to develop and offer education, training, outreach and mentoring programs to enhance the sustainability of the next generation of farmers. Â A total of $14 million is available, and applications are due May 16, 2019.
Great Lakes Intertribal Food Summit – Full Schedule
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