Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (UAIP) Competitive Grants Program
Posted by Natural Resources Conservation Service
Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement — Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (UAIP) Competitive Grants Program — is cataloged under number USDA-NRCS-NHQ-UAIP-24-NOFO0001336 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 February 9, 2024 and last updated on March 7, 2024. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.
Award economics. The award range on file is $75,000 -- $350,000. The agency has projected $6.1 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. 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 April 9, 2024. 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
$75,000 -- $350,000
Close Date
April 9, 2024
Applications must be received by 11:59 pmEastern Time.
Posted
February 9, 2024
Est. Total Funding
$6,100,000
Instrument
Grant
Description
The primary goal of the UAIP projects is to support the development of urban agriculture and innovative production. The UAIP grants being made available for application under this NFO support planning and implementation activities. Planning activities will initiate, develop, or support the efforts of farmers, gardeners, citizens, government officials, schools, members of tribal communities, and other stakeholders in areas where access to fresh foods are limited or unavailable. Implementation activities will accelerate existing and emerging models of urban and/or innovative agricultural practices that serve multiple farmers or gardeners. Innovation may include new and emerging, as well as indigenous or non-traditional agricultural practices.For new users of Grants.gov, see Section D. of the full Notice of Funding Opportunity for information about steps required before applying via Grants.gov.KEY DATESApplicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on April 9, 2024. For technical issues with Grants.gov, contact Grants.gov Applicant Support at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov. Awarding agency staff cannot support applicants regarding Grants.gov accounts.For inquiries specific to the content of the NFO requirements, contact the federal awarding agency contact (section G of this NFO). Please limit questions to those regarding specific information contained in this NFO (such as dates, page numbers, clarification of discrepancies, etc.). Questions related to eligibility, or the merits of a specific proposal will not be addressed.A webinar has been pre-recorded and the presentation and supporting information, the recording can be found at this link https://youtube/IhLfF2b6DMg. The recorded webinar can also be found in the “Related Documents” tab of this opportunity and in the program website.The agency anticipates making selections by June 30, 2024, and expects to execute awards by September 30, 2024. These dates are estimates and are subject to change.Federal Funding Floor and Ceiling AmountsThe estimated funding floor for this opportunity is $75,000 and the estimated funding ceiling is $350,000. The funding floor means the minimum agreement funding amount for the Federal share per agreement awarded. The ceiling is the maximum agreement funding amount for the Federal share per agreement awarded. These numbers refer to the total agreement amount, not any specific budget period.Federal Financial Assistance TrainingThe funding available through this NFO is Federal financial assistance. Grants 101 Training is highly recommended for those seeking knowledge about Federal financial assistance. The training is free and available to the public via https://www.cfo.gov/resources/federal-financial-assistance-training/.It consists of five modules covering each of the following topics: 1) laws, regulations, and guidance; 2) financial assistance mechanisms; 3) uniform guidance administrative requirements; 4) cost principles; and 5) risk management and single audit. FPAC agencies also apply Federal financial assistance regulations to certain non-assistance awards (e.g., non-assistance cooperative agreements).
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
Jose Berna <br/>Grants Specialist
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