Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS NH URBAG 23 NOFO0001256
The New Hampshire NRCS Urban Agriculture Grants opportunity is a competitive federal grant program offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), through its New Hampshire State Office. It is published as Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) number USDA-NRCS-NH-URBAG-23-NOFO0001256 and is associated with Assistance Listing 10.902, Conservation Technical Assistance (listed on SAM.gov). The main purpose of the program is to support practical, on-the-ground urban agriculture and innovative production projects that strengthen communities across New Hampshire, with a particular emphasis on establishing pollinator habitats, urban gardens, and community gardens. The program frames these projects as a way to bring neighbors together, encourage locally led problem-solving, improve community health and food access, and support beautification efforts. A key restriction is that research proposals are not allowed; projects need to be implementation-focused rather than research-oriented.
NRCS expects to award a total of about $150,000 in federal funding in fiscal year 2023 through this announcement. Individual awards are relatively small and are intended to fund localized community efforts: the estimated minimum (floor) federal share per award is $10,000 and the estimated maximum (ceiling) is $15,000. The announcement anticipates around 10 awards. Funded projects are expected to run for one to two years, and all proposed work must be located within New Hampshire.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of public, nonprofit, tribal, and educational entities. Examples of eligible applicants include state, county, and city or township governments; special district governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations; and nonprofits both with and without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not institutions of higher education in the nonprofit category). The opportunity is designed to encourage collaboration among conservation districts, community-based organizations, and other partners that can develop and sustain gardens and pollinator plantings in urban and community settings.
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on June 25, 2023. The notice emphasizes that applicants experiencing technical issues with Grants.gov must work directly with Grants.gov Applicant Support, since NRCS staff cannot troubleshoot applicant account or submission problems. Questions to the agency are intended to be narrowly limited to clarifying items in the NOFO itself (such as dates, page references, or discrepancies), and the agency states it will not provide feedback on whether an applicant is eligible or whether a specific project idea is strong. Selection decisions were estimated for July 5, 2023, with awards expected to be executed by September 15, 2023, though the notice notes these dates could change.
Finally, NRCS notes that this funding is federal financial assistance and recommends that applicants (especially those newer to federal grants) complete the free "Grants 101" training available through CFO.gov. That training covers the regulatory and administrative basics that typically apply to federal financial assistance, including uniform guidance requirements, cost principles, and audit and risk management concepts.Apply for USDA NRCS NH URBAG 23 NOFO0001256
- The Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service in the agriculture, environment, natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "New Hampshire NRCS Urban Agriculture Grants" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.902.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 10, 2023.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 25, 2023 Applications must be received by 1159 pm Eastern Time.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $15,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education.
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New Hampshire NRCS Urban Agriculture Grants (USDA-NRCS-NH-URBAG-23-NOFO0001256) FAQs
What is the New Hampshire NRCS Urban Agriculture Grants opportunity?
It is a competitive federal grant program offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), through the NRCS New Hampshire State Office. It was published as Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) number USDA-NRCS-NH-URBAG-23-NOFO0001256.
What Assistance Listing is this program associated with?
This opportunity is associated with Assistance Listing 10.902, Conservation Technical Assistance (as listed on SAM.gov).
What is the main purpose of this grant program?
The program is intended to support practical, on-the-ground urban agriculture and innovative production projects that strengthen communities across New Hampshire, with particular emphasis on establishing pollinator habitats, urban gardens, and community gardens.
What types of projects does NRCS want to fund?
The opportunity emphasizes implementation-focused projects such as pollinator habitat establishment, urban gardens, and community gardens that bring neighbors together, encourage locally led problem-solving, improve community health and food access, and support community beautification.
Are research proposals allowed under this NOFO?
No. A key restriction in the notice is that research proposals are not allowed. Projects must be implementation-focused rather than research-oriented.
How much total funding does NRCS expect to award under this announcement?
NRCS expects to award about $150,000 in total federal funding in fiscal year 2023 through this announcement.
What is the expected award size (minimum and maximum federal share)?
The estimated minimum (floor) federal share per award is $10,000 and the estimated maximum (ceiling) is $15,000.
About how many awards does NRCS anticipate making?
The announcement anticipates around 10 awards.
How long are funded projects expected to last?
Funded projects are expected to run for one to two years.
Where must project activities take place?
All proposed work must be located within New Hampshire.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes many public, nonprofit, tribal, and educational entities. Examples listed in the notice include state, county, and city or township governments; special district governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations; and nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not institutions of higher education in the nonprofit category).
Does the NOFO encourage partnerships or collaboration?
Yes. The opportunity is designed to encourage collaboration among conservation districts, community-based organizations, and other partners that can develop and sustain gardens and pollinator plantings in urban and community settings.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.
What was the application deadline for this opportunity?
The deadline stated in the notice was 11:59 pm Eastern Time on June 25, 2023.
Who should applicants contact if they have technical issues with Grants.gov?
The notice emphasizes that applicants experiencing technical issues with Grants.gov must work directly with Grants.gov Applicant Support, because NRCS staff cannot troubleshoot applicant account or submission problems.
What kinds of questions will NRCS answer about the opportunity?
Questions to the agency are intended to be narrowly limited to clarifying items in the NOFO itself, such as dates, page references, or discrepancies.
Will NRCS tell an applicant whether they are eligible or whether a project idea is strong?
No. The notice states the agency will not provide feedback on whether an applicant is eligible or whether a specific project idea is strong.
When were selection decisions expected?
Selection decisions were estimated for July 5, 2023.
When were awards expected to be executed?
Awards were expected to be executed by September 15, 2023, though the notice states these dates could change.
Is this funding considered federal financial assistance?
Yes. NRCS notes that this funding is federal financial assistance.
Is there any recommended training for applicants who are new to federal grants?
Yes. NRCS recommends that applicants, especially those newer to federal grants, complete the free "Grants 101" training available through CFO.gov, which covers regulatory and administrative basics that typically apply to federal financial assistance (including uniform guidance requirements, cost principles, and audit and risk management concepts).
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