# Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (UAIP) Competitive Grants Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/usda-nrcs-nhq-uaip-24-nofo0001336-urban-agriculture-and-innovative-production-uaip/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/352256

> Natural Resources Conservation Service offered grants of up to $350,000 (at least $75,000) to nonprofits, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make $6.1 million in total. Applications closed on April 9, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | USDA-NRCS-NHQ-UAIP-24-NOFO0001336 |
| Agency | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | April 9, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $350,000 |
| Award floor | $75,000 |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | $6.1 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 10.935 |

## Who can apply

- 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)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education

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## What the grant funds

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 DATES Applicants 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 Amounts The 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.

## Questions people ask

### Is USDA-NRCS-NHQ-UAIP-24-NOFO0001336 still open?

No. It closed on April 9, 2024.

### Who can apply for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (UAIP) Competitive Grants Program?

Natural Resources Conservation Service accepted applications from nonprofits, state and local governments and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (UAIP) Competitive Grants Program?

Closed April 9, 2024. 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 $350,000 each. About $6.1 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.