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Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Grants Program
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Posted date: Feb 19, 2024
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The USDA Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production has announced the FY24 Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Competitive Grants Program Notice of Funding Opportunity. Applications are now being accepted via Grants.gov


These competitive grants initiate or expand the efforts of farmers, gardeners, citizens, government officials, schools, and other stakeholders in urban areas and suburbs. Projects may target areas of food access; education; business and start-up costs for new farmers; and development of policies related to zoning and other needs of urban production.



This funding announcement will close 4/9/24. The funding floor is $75,000, the ceiling is $350,000, and most types of applicants, with the exception of individuals and for-profit businesses, are eligible to apply.


This grant opportunity is available for:

  • City or township governments

  • County governments

  • Independent school districts

  • Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)

  • 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)

  • Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities

  • Special district governments



Have questions, or looking for more information? Check out the Frequently Asked Questions, FY24 Training Recording for Applicants, and Program Fact Sheet.



We hope that you will share this information broadly with your networks, and/or consider applying!



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