Underserved Farmer to Farmer Grant

Additional Details

The DNR is looking to increase the ability of historically underserved farm communities to address nutrient pollution and frequent flooding through the grant. Underserved farmers are defined by the United States Department of Agriculture as those who are beginning, socially disadvantaged, veterans or with limited resources. Other classifications may be supported as negotiated. Projects funded through the grant may receive up to $250,000. Currently, remaining funds for subawards totals $700,000.

Eligible Applicants

Additional Requirements

Grants will be distributed through subawards to entities including: • Conservation districts • Institutions of Higher Learning • Local or state government entities, including 28E agreement entities such as Watershed Management Authorities • NGOs and nonprofits • Tribal nations • Beginning farmer groups • U.S. military veteran farmer groups To be eligible for the grant, projects must have a water quality or quantity component. Areas of emphasis include flood reduction, source water protection, and nutrient reduction. An education and outreach focus is allowed, and a communications plan is strongly encouraged for all potential applicants. Implementation of new and innovative conservation practices is a core component of grant goals and the DNR will aid with success tracking for these practices.

Geographic Eligibility

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