Grants for Independent school districts - Agriculture

This program provides financial assistance to eligible public entities in California for cleaning up and preventing illegal solid waste dumping on agricultural lands, enhancing environmental health and safety.

This grant provides funding to local governments and private entities in Michigan to replace old diesel vehicles and equipment with all-electric alternatives, promoting cleaner air and sustainable practices.

This program provides funding to support the restoration and enhancement of wetland habitats across California, benefiting wildlife areas and nesting bird habitats on both public and private lands.

This grant provides funding to K–12 educators and administrators in Montana to create engaging agricultural learning experiences for students, fostering awareness of the state's agricultural sector.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations, including universities and non-profits, to improve veterinary diagnostic capabilities and address public health issues related to animal food safety and antimicrobial resistance.

This funding opportunity supports schools, nonprofits, and educational institutions in Minnesota to enhance agricultural education programs and develop future leaders in agriculture, food, and natural resources.

This grant provides financial support for environmental stewardship projects in the Adirondack Park, targeting individuals and nonprofit organizations, including schools, that focus on conservation, habitat restoration, and community-based environmental education.

This program provides funding to Massachusetts-based organizations and businesses to improve food security and resilience in the local food supply chain, particularly for underserved communities.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and schools in Pickaway County, Ohio, for innovative projects that improve community quality of life, especially for underserved populations.

This program provides financial compensation to livestock producers for confirmed or probable losses due to wolf attacks, while also encouraging the implementation of nonlethal deterrent strategies to reduce future conflicts.

This program provides cost-share assistance to private and public landowners with 20 to 5,000 acres of forest land to improve forest resources, including wildlife habitat and soil and water quality, through various forestry management activities.

This program provides funding to support projects that enhance Michigan's food and agriculture sector, particularly focusing on underserved communities through initiatives like urban agriculture, food processing, and improved access to healthy foods.

This grant provides financial support to organizations in Charlottesville and Albemarle County that empower children and families through culinary education and improve access to healthy food for under-resourced community members.

This program provides funding to individuals, schools, cooperatives, and community organizations in Montana to support projects that enhance agricultural education, improve local food systems, and promote sustainable farming practices.

This program provides funding for research and educational projects aimed at improving methods to control vertebrate pests that threaten California's agriculture, environment, and public safety.

This program provides funding to local organizations to educate farmers on developing environmentally sound nutrient management plans that comply with Wisconsin's standards.

This program provides funding to support collaborative projects that enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in Mississippi through research, marketing, and education initiatives.

This funding opportunity supports projects that enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in Kansas, benefiting producers and the broader agricultural industry through marketing, research, and access expansion initiatives.

This grant provides resources to schools in the Wayne-Westland School District to create outdoor learning gardens that promote food, nature, and health education for students and their families.

Notice of Funding Opportunity SummaryNRCS is announcing the availability of Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) State Program funding to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Applications are accepted from eligible entities (Section C) for projects carried out in the state of Pennsylvania. A total of up to $225,000 is available for the Pennsylvania CIG competition in FY 2024. All non-Foreign, non-federal entities (NFE) and individuals are invited to apply, with the sole exception of federal agencies. Projects may be between one and three years in duration. The maximum award amount for a single award in FY 2024 is $75,000.For new users of Grants.gov, see Section D. of the full Notice of Funding Opportunity for information about steps required before submitting an application via Grants.gov. Completing all steps required to start an application can take a significant amount of time, plan accordingly.Key DatesApplicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on July 31, 2024. For technical issues with Grants.gov, contact Grants.gov Applicant Support at 1-800-518-4726 or [email protected]. Awarding agency staff cannot support applicants regarding Grants.gov accounts.For inquiries specific to the content of the NFO requirements, contact the federal awarding agency contact (section G of this NFO). Please limit questions to those regarding specificinformation contained in this NFO (such as dates, page numbers, clarification of discrepancies, etc.). Questions related to eligibility, or the merits of a specific proposal will not be addressed.A webinar for CIG applicants is scheduled for June 12, 2024 at 9am Eastern Standard Time. Information on how to participate in the webinar will be posted to the PA CSP website. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Pennsylvania State CIG website to learn more about the CIG program.The agency anticipates making selections by August 31, 2024 and expects to execute awards by September 30, 2024. These dates are estimates and are subject to change.