USDA-NRCS-NHQ-CFWR-22-NOFO0001179: FY 2022 Composting and Food Waste Reduction (CFWR) Pilot Project
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Natural Resources Conservation Service notices from 2022.
Natural Resources Conservation Service offered grants of up to $300,000 (at least $45,000) to state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make $10.2 million in total. Applications closed on September 1, 2022.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed June 3, 2022. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$300,000
- Award floor$45,000
- Total funding$10.2 million
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA-NRCS-NHQ-CFWR-24-NOFO0001412 | June 9, 2024 | Closed September 4, 2024 | Closed |
| USDA-NRCS-NHQ-CFWR-23-NOFO0001235 | March 16, 2023 | Closed June 15, 2023 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | June 3, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | September 1, 2022 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | October 1, 2022 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to state and local governments and tribes.
All 7 applicant types the notice lists
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Other includes municipal governments. See section C.1. of the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO) under the Related Documents tab for further details.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Grants Program (UAIP) awards averaged $231,023; this notice allows up to $300,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (54% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), under the OUAIP, is soliciting applications from eligible applicants to host a CFWR pilot project for fiscal year (FY) 2022. A webinar has been pre-recorded and is available at https://youtu.be/61kOKn2rzUw and the presentation and supporting information are posted in the “Related Documents” tab of this opportunity. The recorded webinar is also available on https://www.usda.gov/topics/urban/coop-agreements.
Who has won Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Grants Program (UAIP) grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Grants Program (UAIP) (10.935) awarded $80.4 million across 348 grant awards, an average of $231,023 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | District of Columbia | 1 | $2.0 million |
| County of Kane | Illinois | 2 | $695,294 |
| Fairbanks Soil & Water Conservation Dist | Alaska | 2 | $617,670 |
| Vermont Law School, Inc. | Vermont | 1 | $600,854 |
| Milwaukee Board of School Directors | Wisconsin | 2 | $600,000 |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is USDA-NRCS-NHQ-CFWR-22-NOFO0001179 still open?
No. It closed on September 1, 2022.
Who can apply for FY 2022 Composting and Food Waste Reduction (CFWR) Pilot Project?
Natural Resources Conservation Service accepted applications from state and local governments and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for FY 2022 Composting and Food Waste Reduction (CFWR) Pilot Project?
Closed September 1, 2022. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $300,000 each. About $10.2 million in total.
Who has won Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Grants Program (UAIP) grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, County of Kane, Fairbanks Soil & Water Conservation Dist. The program made 348 awards worth $80.4 million in that time.
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