USDA announces grants, public meeting for urban agriculture, innovative production
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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making available up to $7.5 million for grants through its Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (OUAIP). The competitive grants will support the development of urban agriculture and innovative production projects through two categories, Planning Projects and Implementation Projects. USDA will accept applications on: Grants.gov until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on March 27, 2023.
Planning Projects
Planning Projects initiate or expand 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 the development of plans related to zoning and other needs of urban production.
Implementation Projects
Implementation Projects accelerate existing and emerging models of urban, indoor and other agricultural practices that serve farmers and communities. Projects may improve local food access, include collaboration with partner organizations, and support infrastructure needs, emerging technologies, and educational endeavors.
Webinar
A pre-recorded webinar on Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Grants USDA provides an overview of the grants’ purpose, project types, eligibility and basic requirements for submitting an application.
Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production
USDA encourages urban producers, innovative producers and other stakeholders to virtually attend the fourth public meeting of the Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (Committee) on Feb. 23, 2023.
The Committee is part of USDA’s efforts to support urban and innovative agriculture, creating a network for feedback. Members include agricultural producers, and representatives from the areas of higher education or extension programs, non-profits, business and economic development, supply chains and financing. Three public meetings of the Committee were held in 2022.
The meeting will be held from 3:30-6 p.m. ET on Feb. 23. To attend virtually, register by Feb. 23 on the Committee’s webpage. USDA will share the agenda on this page between 24 to 48 hours prior to the meeting. Written comments for the meeting must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. ET on March 9 through the Federal eRulemaking Portal. Docket #2022-24020.
Learn more at: usda.gov/urban. For additional resources available to producers, download the Urban Agriculture at a Glance brochure or visit: farmers.gov/urban.
