USDA International Climate Hub Collaboration
ID: 354806Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Foreign Agricultural Service (USDA-FAS)

Award Range

$0 - $3M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Agriculture

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/354806
Timeline
    Description

    The Foreign Agricultural Service of the USDA is offering a funding opportunity titled "USDA International Climate Hub Collaboration," aimed at enhancing climate-informed decision-making in agriculture through collaborative initiatives. This grant seeks to support projects that address climate-smart agriculture, forestry, and ranching, both domestically and internationally, with a focus on producing tangible outputs that analyze climate impacts and propose relevant adaptation or mitigation strategies. The total funding available is $2,575,590 over three years, with an initial funding amount of $575,590 for the first year, and proposals will be evaluated based on technical merit, applicant expertise, international impact, and cost-effectiveness. Interested applicants must have an active registration in the U.S. Government System for Award Management and submit their proposals by August 9, 2024; for further inquiries, contact Barbara Bennett at Barbara.Bennett1@usda.gov or (202) 384-4468.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Barbara.Bennett1@usda.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    FY24 NOFO Int'l Climate Hub (FINAL).pdf
    FY24.pdf
    The USDA International Climate Hub has announced a funding opportunity aimed at enhancing climate-informed decision-making through collaborative efforts in agricultural assistance. Open until August 9, 2024, this grant targets state cooperative institutions and universities in the U.S. It seeks to support projects addressing climate-smart agriculture, forestry, and ranching, both domestically and internationally. The total funding available is $575,590 for the initial year, with a potential cumulative total of $2,575,590 over three years. Eligible applicants must demonstrate their capacity to produce tangible outputs that analyze climate impacts and propose adaptation or mitigation strategies relevant to the agriculture sector. Applicants are also required to have an active registration in the U.S. Government System for Award Management. The proposal evaluation will focus on technical merit, applicant expertise, international impact, and cost-effectiveness. This funding opportunity represents a significant initiative for research and collaboration in climate resilience, aiming to improve climate literacy among key stakeholders in the agricultural and forestry sectors worldwide.
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