# Tennessee NRCS Small-scale and Urban-focused Agricultural Grants

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/usda-nrcs-tn-multi-24-nofo0001331-tennessee-nrcs-small-scale-and-urban-focused-agricultural/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/354404

> Natural Resources Conservation Service offered grants of up to $40,000 (at least $10,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities and state and local governments. It expected to make about 8 awards worth $320,000 in total. Applications closed on June 21, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | USDA-NRCS-TN-MULTI-24-NOFO0001331 |
| Agency | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | June 21, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $40,000 |
| Award floor | $10,000 |
| Expected awards | 8 |
| Total funding | $320,000 |
| 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

## What the grant funds

Notice of Funding Opportunity Summary 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 small-scale and urban-focused agriculture production activities. The Tennessee NRCS Small-Scale Urban-Focused 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 work toward the development of demonstration urban, community, and pollinator gardens across Tennessee. Awarded projects will demonstrate the process of planning and applying natural resource conservation practices, systems, and treatment in urban agricultural environments. Awarded structural practices will promote agricultural production and optimize environmental benefits in urban agricultural environments. 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 2024 will be approximately $320,000.00. Proposals are requested from eligible entities for projects with a one (1) to three (3)-year duration. Entity types that may be eligible under these criteria include the following: a. City or township governments b. County governments c. Independent school districts d. Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS (other than institutions of higher education) e. Nonprofits that do not have a 501 (c)(3) status with the IRS (other than institutions of higher education) f. Private institutions of higher education g. Public and State-controlled institutions of higher education h. Special district governments i. State governments For new users of Grants.gov, see Section D. of the full Notice of Funding Opportunity 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 21st, 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).

## Questions people ask

### Is USDA-NRCS-TN-MULTI-24-NOFO0001331 still open?

No. It closed on June 21, 2024.

### Who can apply for Tennessee NRCS Small-scale and Urban-focused Agricultural Grants?

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

### What is the deadline for Tennessee NRCS Small-scale and Urban-focused Agricultural Grants?

Closed June 21, 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 $40,000 each. About $320,000 in total across about 8 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.