The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it is accepting applications for grants to establish and operate Agriculture Innovation Centers. USDA is making $7.4 million available under the Agriculture Innovation Center Program. Agriculture Innovation Centers may use the grants to provide technical assistance to help agricultural producers develop and … [Read more...]
USDA is Seeking Applications for Grants to Support Rural Water and Waste Infrastructure
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development is accepting applications for financing to build or improve water and waste infrastructure in rural communities. Last year alone, Rural Development invested $2.09 billion nationwide to improve water and waste systems serving 2.1 million rural residents. The Water and Waste Disposal Program provides loans and grants … [Read more...]
USDA is Seeking Applications to Help Build and Repair Household Water and Septic Systems in Rural Communities
The deadline to apply is July 19, 2021 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development is accepting applications for grants from qualified nonprofits and tribes to create loan funds to help rural homeowners finance household water and septic systems. The Rural Decentralized Water Systems Grant Program does not provide grants directly to individual homeowners. … [Read more...]
USDA Seeks New Partnerships to Safeguard, Restore Wetland Ecosystems
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing up to $17 million for conservation partners to help protect and restore critical wetlands on agricultural lands through the Wetland Reserve Enhancement Partnership (WREP). USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is prioritizing proposals that focus on assisting historically underserved producers conserving … [Read more...]
USDA Announces Grants for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the availability of up to $4 million for grants to support the development of urban agriculture and innovative production projects. USDA’s Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovation Production is accepting proposals for planning and innovation projects, and these grants are part of USDA’s broader efforts to support urban … [Read more...]