Arizona Agriculture Grants

This funding opportunity supports Arizona-based nonprofits dedicated to improving animal welfare through projects that reduce suffering, increase adoptions, and enhance care standards for animals.

This grant provides financial support to Arizona agricultural landowners, trust land beneficiaries, lessees, and irrigation districts for innovative projects that improve soil health and water efficiency in farming practices.

The purpose of this program is to support projects that will treat invasive plant infestations that threaten forested, woodland, or rangeland areas. The theme for the FY 2024 funding cycle is grasses and grasslands. Projects may occur on state, federal, tribal, and private lands in Arizona.  This program focuses on the prevention, control/removal, and eradication of invasive plants and aims to achieve the following objectives: Target and treat invasive plants that are capable of transforming native plant communities in forests, woodlands, deserts, or rangeland Assist in preventing fire and flooding, conserving water, and restoring habitat to wildlife Use an integrated weed management (IWM) approach when treating areas infested with invasive plants through the utilization of available tools, including manual, cultural, mechanical, chemical, and biological control methods Examples of eligible projects include: Control/removal or eradication of invasive plants Replacement of invasive plants with native plants through reseeding and planting Removal of woody invasive plant slash by mulching or grinding Examples of eligible costs include those in the following categories: Administrative labor Project labor Fringe benefits Travel Equipment Supplies Contractual Financial Notes: Match Notes: Applicants must provide at least 10 percent of the total project costs via cash and/or in-kind contributions. Priority may be given to projects that provide a higher-than-required match amount, not to exceed 50 percent. Specifically allowable matching contributions include: Cash paid by award recipients In-kind expenses, including necessary costs incurred by award recipients or other organizations to support the project Volunteer hours at a reasonable rate Donated labor and/or equipment necessary to complete the specific project Physical work performed by individual landowners on their own property Funding Notes: A total of $970,000 is available to support awards ranging from $50,000 to $200,000 through this program. Funds will be provided on a reimbursement basis. Awards are expected to be issued in fall and winter 2024/2025. Specifically, award announcements are expected around October 2024. Proposed projects should be ready for implementation upon receipt of award and should be fully achievable within the prescribed award period. Projects must be considered shovel-ready. Funds may not be used for: Research and development projects Website, geographic information system (GIS), and database projects Projects that only include assessment activity and no related treatment of invasive plants Projects that include purchase of capital equipment valued at over $5,000 per item Expenses incurred prior to execution of a formal written agreement between the funding agency and the award recipient Reimbursement of physical work performed by individual landowners on their own property Food or beverage purchases

AgWest Farm Credit's New Producer Grant Program supports new agricultural producers who have two years or less of operational experience or plan to start their operation within two years of applying. The grant aims to alleviate the challenge of lacking start-up funds, celebrating the ingenuity and passion of new producers. Successful applicants will receive a one-time $15,000 grant to support their operation's growth. The grant focuses on applicants within AgWest Farm Credit’s territory who are not current lending customers and are U.S. citizens or lawful residents.

This program provides financial assistance to livestock operators in Arizona whose infrastructure has been damaged by wildfires or flooding, enabling them to rebuild and continue their operations.

This funding opportunity supports projects that improve habitats and migration routes for big game species in the western U.S., targeting conservation organizations, state and tribal agencies, and community groups involved in wildlife management.

The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) Bureau of  Nutrition and Physical Activity (BNPA) administers funds provided by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for the operation of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) and Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Program (BFPC) for the State of Arizona. The USDA nutrition programs are discretionary, and each provides a specific service to women, infants, and children who are low-income and at nutritional risk. The overall goal of all the USDA Nutrition Programs is to increase food security and reduce hunger by providing eligible participants access to nourishing food and supportive nutrition education. ADHS is working with the counties to provide WIC services, and this opportunity is to provide additional community support as needed.  Financial Notes: N/A

Title: Veteran Homeless and Employment Initiative Application Start Date: 07/01/2023 Application End Date: 06/30/2024 Eligible Applicants: Non Profits Award Amount: $635,050.00 Number of Awards: 1 Average Award Size: $635,050.00 Matching Required: No Summary: The Arizona Department of Veterans' Services (ADVS) is seeking grant applications for the Veteran Homeless and Employment Initiative. The initiative aims to support ongoing statewide collective impact efforts and implementation of three Veteran initiatives focused on ending Veteran homelessness, assisting with employment barriers, and providing a pathway to higher levels of care for Veterans. The grant will provide financial and technical assistance to support homeless Veterans in Maricopa County and throughout the state, as well as facilitate collaborations with new partners to serve Veterans in need. Project Objectives: - Host the Maricopa County StandDown, serving over 2,000 homeless and at-risk Veterans annually. - Provide financial assistance for bridge housing or mitigation throughout the year in Maricopa County. - Provide financial and technical assistance to 11 StandDowns throughout the state. - Assist Veterans with obtaining employment through referrals from employment service providers. - Lead a multi-agency team to ensure programmatic goals are met for homeless Veterans. Contact Information: Robert Davis Arizona Department of Veterans' Services 3839 North 3rd Street, Suite 209 Phoenix, AZ. 85012 Email: [email protected]

This grant provides funding for full-time graduate students in the Western U.S. to collaborate with their academic advisors and local producers on projects that promote sustainable agriculture through research and education.

This program provides funding to small and mid-sized food businesses in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah to help them expand their market access and improve their operations.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for nonprofit and for-profit developers to create or improve affordable rental housing for low-income families in Tucson and Pima County.

This grant provides funding for research projects that help improve production practices and address challenges faced by iceberg lettuce farmers in Arizona.

This program provides financial assistance to Arizona livestock operators whose infrastructure has been damaged by wildfires or related flooding, helping them cover up to 50% of reconstruction costs.

This grant provides funding to agricultural professionals and organizations in the Western U.S. to implement educational and demonstration projects that promote the adoption of sustainable farming practices based on previous research findings.

This funding opportunity supports Arizona grain producers by financing research projects that address production challenges and promote sustainable practices in the grain industry.

This program provides funding to farmers, researchers, and conservation organizations in Arizona to develop innovative practices that improve soil health and water efficiency in agriculture.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofits in Maricopa County that provide essential services to prevent homelessness and housing insecurity, particularly for underserved populations.

This grant provides funding for research projects that seek practical solutions to challenges faced by citrus producers in Arizona, benefiting a wide range of eligible applicants including governments, academic institutions, nonprofits, and individual researchers.

This grant provides financial support of up to $5,000 to nonprofit organizations in Santa Cruz County, Arizona, that are dedicated to charitable work benefiting the local community.

This grant provides funding to various organizations and individuals in Arizona to conduct research and develop innovative solutions that enhance the sustainability and economic resilience of the state's grain industry, particularly focusing on barley and wheat production.