# TN NRCS Urban Agriculture Grants

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/usda-nrcs-tn-urbag-22-nofo0001168-tn-nrcs-urban-agriculture-grants/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/339479

> Natural Resources Conservation Service offered grants of up to $25,000 (at least $10,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, small businesses and businesses. It expected to make about 8 awards worth $150,000 in total. Applications closed on May 16, 2022.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | USDA-NRCS-TN-URBAG-22-NOFO0001168 |
| Agency | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | May 16, 2022 |
| Award ceiling | $25,000 |
| Award floor | $10,000 |
| Expected awards | 8 |
| 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
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- 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 2022. 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 2022 will be approximately $150,000.00. Proposals are requested from eligible local Conservation Districts, non-profit organizations, non-government organizations and institutions of higher learning for competitive consideration of grant awards for projects with a one to three-year duration. Entity types that may be eligible under these criteria include the following: • City or township governments • County governments • For profit organizations other than small businesses • 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 May 16, 2022.

## Questions people ask

### Is USDA-NRCS-TN-URBAG-22-NOFO0001168 still open?

No. It closed on May 16, 2022.

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

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

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

Closed May 16, 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 $25,000 each. About $150,000 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.