USDA-NRCS-NHQ-CFWR-23-NOFO0001235: 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 2023.
Natural Resources Conservation Service offered grants of up to $400,000 (at least $55,000) to state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make $9.5 million in total. Applications closed on June 15, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed March 20, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$400,000
- Award floor$55,000
- Total funding$9.5 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-22-NOFO0001179 | June 3, 2022 | Closed September 1, 2022 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | March 16, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | June 15, 2023 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | July 15, 2023 |
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)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Grants Program (UAIP) awards averaged $231,023; this notice allows up to $400,000 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 Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (OUAIP), is soliciting proposals in fiscal year (FY) 2023 from eligible applicants to host a Composting and Food Waste Reduction (CFWR) pilot project. The purpose of the CFWR program is to enter into cooperative agreements with eligible entities to develop and test strategies for planning and implementing municipal compost plans and food waste reduction plans. Proposed projects can be located in all community types including rural, urban and suburban. For further details about this opportunity and information about how to prepare and submit an application, see the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO) located under the Related Documents tab near the top of this page.
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-23-NOFO0001235 still open?
No. It closed on June 15, 2023.
Who can apply for Composting and Food Waste Reduction (CFWR) Pilot Project?
Natural Resources Conservation Service accepted applications from state and local governments and tribes.
What is the deadline for Composting and Food Waste Reduction (CFWR) Pilot Project?
Closed June 15, 2023. 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 $400,000 each. About $9.5 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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