Farmer to Farmer 2024 BIL
ID: 356595Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Award Range

$0 - $2M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/356595
Timeline
    Description

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is offering the Farmer to Farmer 2024 BIL funding opportunity, aimed at enhancing water quality, habitat, resilience, and environmental education within the Gulf of Mexico watershed. This grant program seeks to support innovative practices led by farmers or farm-focused organizations, with a focus on collaboration and outreach, and projects may include activities such as nutrient reduction and habitat restoration. With an estimated total funding of $20 million, the EPA plans to award between 10 to 20 projects, each ranging from $1 million to $2 million, with applications due by January 28, 2025. Interested applicants can reach out to the EPA at GMP-RFP@epa.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    GMP-RFP@epa.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    EPA-I-R4-GM-2024-FARMER.pdf
    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the Farmer to Farmer 2024 BIL funding opportunity aimed at improving water quality, habitat, resilience, and environmental education within the Gulf of Mexico watershed. With an estimated $20 million allocated, the program expects to award 10 to 20 projects ranging from $1 million to $2 million, with a project duration of up to three years. Applications are due by January 28, 2025. Funded projects must enhance water quality and resilience through innovative practices led by farmers or farm-focused organizations. Collaboration and outreach with farmers are essential, and projects should involve new technologies or methods. Proposed activities could include nutrient reduction, habitat restoration, and addressing climate vulnerabilities. Key eligibility criteria include compliance with the Clean Water Act and conducting allowable project types such as education, research, and demonstrations. Selected applicants are expected to adhere to federal requirements, including progress reporting and QA procedures for environmental data. This funding opportunity reflects the EPA’s commitment to advancing sustainable farming practices while tackling environmental challenges within the Gulf region. Submissions must be made electronically via Grants.gov, and a recorded presentation to aid applicants will be available by September 30, 2024.
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