Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (UAIP) Competitive Grants Program
ID: 352256Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS)

Award Range

$75K - $350K

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofits Without 501(c)(3) Status

Funding Category

Natural Resources

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/352256
Timeline
    Description

    The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture is offering the Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (UAIP) Competitive Grants Program for FY 2024, aimed at enhancing urban agriculture and innovative production in underserved communities. This program supports planning and implementation projects that improve access to fresh and healthy food, with eligible applicants including nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, city or township governments, and tribal organizations. A total of approximately $6.1 million is available, with individual grants ranging from $75,000 to $350,000, and applications must be submitted via Grants.gov by April 9, 2024. For further inquiries, applicants can contact Grants Specialist Jose Berna at jose.berna@usda.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    jose.berna@usda.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    NOFO0001336 FINAL_USDA-NRCS-NHQ-UAIP-24.pdf
    The Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (OUAIP) has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO) for the FY 2024 Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (UAIP) Competitive Grants Program, aimed at enhancing urban agricultural practices and supporting stakeholders in underserved areas with limited access to fresh food. The application deadline is April 9, 2024, with available federal funding ranging from $75,000 to $350,000, and projects are expected to last 36 months. Eligible applicants include local governments, nonprofits, and tribal organizations, but not for-profit entities, and proposals must demonstrate significant community impact and organizational collaboration.
    NOFO0001336.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (OUAIP) has announced the Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (UAIP) Competitive Grants Program for FY 2024, designated by Notice of Funding Opportunity No. USDA-NRCS-UAIP-24-NOFO0001336. This funding initiative aims to foster urban agriculture and innovative production to enhance access to fresh and healthy food in underserved communities, primarily through planning and implementation projects. Eligible applicants include city or township governments, tribal organizations, and nonprofit entities, with grants ranging from $75,000 to $350,000, totaling approximately $6.1 million available in funding. Applications must be submitted via Grants.gov by April 9, 2024, with no match requirement and a 36-month project duration starting September 30, 2024. Review criteria focus on project alignment with UAIP goals, organizational capacity, partnerships, and a well-defined work plan and budget. Additional training resources are provided to support applicants, encouraging robust community engagement and sustainable agricultural practices. The selection process includes technical and risk reviews, with anticipated awards expected by September 30, 2024.
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