USDA’s NIFA (National Institute of Food and Agriculture) is accepting letters of intent for its Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) until April 2, 2015. Full proposals are due June 4, 2015.
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Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP)
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting sign-ups for its Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) until February 27th, 2015. CSP provides financial resources for good land management practices.
Conservation Innovation Grant
USDA’s NRCS (Natural Resources Conservation Service) is accepting applications for its Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) for projects aimed at stimulating the development and implementation of innovative conservation practices. Pre-proposals are due February 24th, 2015 and selected applications will be invited to submit a full proposal for $20 million in total available funding. Approximately half of this total funding will be set aside from projects addressing environmental markets and conservation projects that engage agricultural producers.
Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Development Grant Program (BFRDG)
USDA’s Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Development Grant Program (BFRDG) is accepting applications for efforts to develop and offer education, training, outreach, and mentoring programs to enhance the sustainability of next generation farmers. Approximately $18.5 million in total funding is available for projects up $250,000 per year that can last up to three years. The application deadline is March 13, 2015. Click on the program link above for more information and the full request for applications.
NB3 Foundation Youth Capacity Grant
The Notah Begay III Foundation’s “Native Strong: Healthy Kids, Healthy Futures” national initiative is accepting applications for projects aimed at 1) community health assessments and/or 2) community planning and capacity building. Requests may be up to $20,000. Tribes and 501c3 non-profits are eligible to apply, and priority is given to Tribes in the Upper Midwest (MN, WI), Southwest (AZ, NM), and Southern Regions (OK, TX). The application deadline is September 12th.
Socially Disadvantaged Farmer Rancher (2501) Grant
The Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers (“2501”) grant is accepting applications until August 25th, 2014. Intended to assist socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers in owning and operating farms and ranches while increasing their participation in USDA programs, the 2501 grant program has a total of $9.1 million available, which is split into three different categories.
USDA Farmers Market Promotion Program & Local Foods Promotion Program
USDA’s AMS (Ag. Marketing Service) is accepting applications for the Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP) to increase domestic consumption and access to locally and regionally produced foods and to develop new market opportunities for local producers. Awards will range between $15,000-100,000. A total of $15 million is available and the application deadline is June 20, 2014.
The related Local Food Promotion Program (LMPP) provides funds to support the development and expansion of local and regional food businesses. Funding is available for planning grants ranging between $5000-25,000 and implementation grants for between $25,000-100,000. A total of $15 million is available and the application deadline is June 20, 2014. A 25% match is required.
Small Socially Disadvantaged Producer Grant
USDA’s Rural Development is accepting applications for the Small Small Socially Disadvantaged Producer Grant (SSDPG) to provide technical assistance to small, socially-disadvantaged agricultural producers through eligible cooperatives and cooperative development centers. A total of $3 million is available with a maximum award of $200,000 and no match is required.
Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Development Program (BFRDP)
USDA’s Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Development Program (BFRDP) is accepting requesting grant applications until June 12th, 2014. Approximately $19 million in funding is available for efforts aimed at education, training, outreach, and mentoring of new and beginning farmers.
Summary of Funding Opportunities
Here is a compilation of current funding programs:
- First Nations Elder Grant (March 14th deadline): FNDI expects to make between four and five awards at a maximum amount of $25,000 for projects addressing elderly nutrition. More information and the online application are available at http://www.firstnations.org/grantmaking/2014nafsi.
- First Nations Youth Grant (March 20th deadline): Another First Nations Development Institute grant opportunity is available with their Youth and Culture Fund for projects aimed at addressing a variety of social issues. Approximately 20 grants ranging between $5,000 and $20,000 will be awarded.
- Wallace Center Food Hub Grant (March 30th deadline): The Wallace Center is accepting applications promoting food hubs. Between 15 to 30 applications ranging from $10,000 to $75,000 are expected to be funded.
- Community Food Project (March 31st deadline): USDA’s NIFA (National Institute of Food and Agriculture) is accepting applications for 1) Community Food Projects and 2) Planning Projects to assess food security needs and correlating long-term solutions. Technical Assistance support grants may also be awarded. The maximum awards are $300,000 for CFP and $25,000 for Planning Projects.
- ANA Grant (April 15th deadline): The Administration for Native Americans (ANA), which is part of the US Department of Health and Human Services is currently accepting applications in five different areas. Food and agriculture projects probably best fit under the economic development related areas. Applications, which are due April 15th, may be up to $500,000 and can last multiple years. Here is a list of past grant awards.
- Water for Agriculture (April 17th deadline for letter of intent, August 13 final proposal deadline): NIFA (National Institute of Food and Agriculture) has $6 million of funding available for efforts addressing critical agricultural water issues like drought, excess soil moisture, flooding, quality and others. Tribal governments, non-profits, educational institutions, and individuals are among the eligible entities.
- USDA Farm to School (April 30 deadline): USDA has announced the availability of farm to school grants. There are three types of grants 1) planning, 2) implementation, and 3) support service.
- BIA Climate Change Adaptation Grants (April 30 deadline): The Bureau of Indian Affairs is accepting applications for projects aimed at addressing climate change impacts. Send an email to climate-adaptation-grant-info@bia.gov for more information.
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