# Tennessee NRCS Urban Agriculture Grants

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/usda-nrcs-tn-multi-23-nofo0001248-tennessee-nrcs-urban-agriculture-grants/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/348359

> Natural Resources Conservation Service offered grants of up to $15,000 (at least $10,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and small businesses. It expected to make about 10 awards worth $150,000 in total. Applications closed on June 23, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | USDA-NRCS-TN-MULTI-23-NOFO0001248 |
| Agency | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | June 23, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $15,000 |
| Award floor | $10,000 |
| Expected awards | 10 |
| Total funding | $150,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 10.902 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- 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
- Private institutions of higher education
- Small businesses

## What the grant funds

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO) is being released prior to appropriation and/or apportionment of funds for fiscal year 2023. Enactment of additional continuing resolutions or an appropriations act may affect the availability or level of funding for this program. The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is announcing the potential availability of funding for the development of urban agriculture and innovative production activities. The Tennessee NRCS Urban Agriculture Project is an effort to challenge local Conservation Districts, non-profit organizations, non-government organizations, institutions of higher learning and other community partners to establish pollinator, urban, and community gardens across Tennessee. The simple act of planting a garden or creating a pollinator habitat can help unite neighbors in a common effort and inspire locally led solutions to some of the challenges facing local communities within the state. Addressing hunger and health, while inspiring beautification projects, with an urban garden can positively unite communities. Proposals will be accepted from eligible entities for projects located in Tennessee. NRCS anticipates the total amount awarded under this announcement in Federal fiscal year 2023 will be approximately $150,000.00. Proposals are requested from eligible entities for projects with a one to two-year duration. Entity types that may be eligible under these criteria include the following: • City or township governments • County governments • Independent school districts • 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) • Private institutions of higher education • Public and State-controlled institutions of higher education • Small businesses • Special district governments • State governments For new users of Grants.gov, see Section D. for information about steps required before submitting an application via Grants.gov. Key Dates Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on June 24th, 2023. 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.

## Questions people ask

### Is USDA-NRCS-TN-MULTI-23-NOFO0001248 still open?

No. It closed on June 23, 2023.

### Who can apply for Tennessee NRCS Urban Agriculture Grants?

Natural Resources Conservation Service accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and small businesses.

### What is the deadline for Tennessee NRCS Urban Agriculture Grants?

Closed June 23, 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 $15,000 each. About $150,000 in total across about 10 awards.

### Who has won Soil and Water Conservation grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were National Association of Conservation Districts, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, Pheasants Forever, Inc. The program made 2,560 awards worth $1.5 billion in that time.