Community Compost and Food Waste Reduction (CCFWR) Project
Posted by Natural Resources Conservation Service
Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement — Community Compost and Food Waste Reduction (CCFWR) Project — is cataloged under number USDA-NRCS-NHQ-CCFWR-20-NOFO0001018 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 10.935, posted by Natural Resources Conservation Service. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on May 11, 2020 and last updated on June 19, 2020. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.
Award economics. The award range on file is $45,000 -- $90,000. The agency has projected $900,000 in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 20 awards. If the agency funds the expected 20 awards from the $900,000 estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $45,000. Cost sharing or matching funds are required, meaning applicants must contribute a portion of the project budget from non-federal sources — factor this into your financial plan before drafting the proposal. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.
Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on June 26, 2020. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully — federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed — it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities.
Award Range
$45,000 -- $90,000
Close Date
June 26, 2020
Applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on June 26, 2020
Posted
May 11, 2020
Est. Total Funding
$900,000
Expected Awards
20
Instrument
Cooperative Agreement
Cost Sharing
Required
Description
UPDATE A webinar was held on June 4, 2020 to provide an overview of the CCFWR program purpose, project types, eligibility, and basic requirements for the submission of an application. Click this link to access the recording of the webinar: https://usdanrcs.adobeconnect.com/pexnme5bfv1m/ The Frequently Asked Questions document posted in this opportunity and online at https://www.farmers.gov/manage/urban/opportunities/grants-faq will be updated by June 12, 2020. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is soliciting applications under the Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (OUAIP) from local governments to host a Community Compost and Food Waste Reduction (CCFWR) pilot project for fiscal year (FY) 2020. The anticipated amount available for CCFWR in FY 2020 is approximately $900,000. This announcement provides information regarding the eligibility criteria for projects and applicants, and the application forms and instructions needed to apply for the CCFWR cooperative agreement. Applications will be accepted from eligible entities in any of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the Caribbean Area (Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands), and the Pacific Islands Area (Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands). Key Dates Applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on June 26, 2020 through Grants.gov. Applications received after this deadline will not be considered for funding. Purpose and Priorities The CCFWR Project is administered by NRCS’ OUAIP. The mission of the office is to encourage and promote urban, indoor, and other emerging agricultural practices, including community composting and food waste reduction. CCFWR specifically provides assistance through a cooperative agreement to municipalities, counties, local governments, or city planners to develop and test strategies for planning and implementation that will 1) generate compost; 2) increase access to compost for agricultural producers; 3) reduce reliance on, and limit the use of, fertilizer; 4) improve soil quality; 5) encourage waste management and permaculture business development; 6) increase rainwater absorption; 7) reduce municipal food waste; and 8) divert food waste from landfills. NRCS will enter into cooperative agreements with local or municipal governments in no fewer than 10 states. Project Type Descriptions Only CCFWR Project cooperative agreement proposals will be accepted. No single cooperative agreement proposal award will exceed $90,000. Priority will be given to an application for a CCFWR pilot project that: Anticipates or demonstrates economic benefits; Incorporates plans to make compost easily accessible to agricultural producers, including community gardeners; Integrates other food waste strategies, including food recovery efforts; and Collaborates with multiple partners. For more information see the Full Announcement located in the Related Documents tab of this opportunity.
Eligibility
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Official Listing on Grants.gov
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Parent Grant Program
Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Agency Contact
Michele Devaney <br/>Grants Management Specialist
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