Underserved Farmers Network Grants 2024

The New Jersey Department of Agriculture (NJDA) requests applications for the funding available through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Service’s (AMS) Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP), and the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2021 (H.R. 133) to carry out projects that enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops. Donor Name: New Jersey Department of Agriculture (NJDA) State: New Jersey County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/03/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to build upon the SCBGP’s mission to enhance New Jersey’s specialty crop industry through the community of underserved farmers, including those who are Socially Disadvantaged, Beginning or Military Veteran farmers of Specialty Crops in the state of New Jersey. Funding Information Funding for projects up to $5,000 will be available to selected and approved applicants after July 1, 2024. Grant Period Projects can receive funding for activities conducted between June 1st, 2024 – September 29, 2025. Examples of Allowable Activities The Underserved Farmers Mini-Grant will fund allowable projects under the guidelines established by the FY21 USDA-AMS Specialty Crop Block Grant Program and the USDA-AMS General Terms and Conditions. Projects can include activities such as: Researching new cultivars Providing outreach opportunities on specialty crops to youth, families, seniors, and the overall community Marketing specialty crops through a targeted promotional campaign Hiring personnel Purchasing special purpose equipment Holding an educational workshop Planting specialty crops Distributing product promotional materials. Eligibility Criteria  This program is available to qualified businesses and producers, as well as nonprofit and community-based organizations who seek to develop projects that will increase production, marketing, and research of specialty crops. For more information, visit NJDA.