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Grants/Funding
Opportunities
The
program information below is based on current and/or recent year
program information. Grantmaking programs may change year-to-year,
so Southern SAWG encourages you to do your homework before applying
for any grants to ensure current programs fit your goals.
Categories:
Sustainable
Farming
Food & Communities
Outreach & Assistance
Research, Education,
& Professional Development
Sustainable
Farming
USDA
SARE Southern Region Agricultural Sustainability Grants
The
Southern Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education
(SARE) program typically offers three different competitive grant
programs, including producer grants, on-farm research grants,
and sustainable community grants. For more info: Southern
Region SARE Program web site,
or call 770-412-4787 to request a printed copy.
USDA
CSREES Integrated Organic Program
The Integrated Organic Program uses part
of its funding to support long-term projects lasting for 48 months.
Applicants must state in their applications that they are seeking
long-term support.
At least some of the Integrated Organic Program funds
are directed toward sponsoring workshops or symposia.
Organic
Farming Research Foundation
Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF)
has special funds available to fund research and education projects
related to organic fruit production up to $20,000 per year.
OFRF has a general grantmaking program open to any
topic related to organic agriculture at a level of $15,000 per year.
OFRF offers funds for research on any topic that will improve organic
production systems, and for education and outreach projects to share
organic farming information with current organic producers and to
farmers and ranchers considering transitioning their operations
to organic.
OFRF particularly encourages farmers, ranchers, researchers,
and extension personnel to apply for funding.
Food
& Communities
USDA
CSREES Community Food Projects Grants
The Community Food Projects (CFP) Competitive
Grants Program is a major funding source for community-based food
and agriculture projects in the U.S. Community Food Projects should
be designed to (1): (A) meet the food needs of low-income people;
(B) increase the self-reliance of communities in providing for their
own food needs; and (C) promote comprehensive responses to local
food, farm, and nutrition issues; and/or (2) meet specific state,
local, or neighborhood food and agriculture needs for (A) infrastructure
improvement and development; (B) planning for long-term solutions;
or (C) the creation of innovative marketing activities that mutually
benefit agricultural producers and low-income consumers.
HHS
Take Action: Healthy People, Places and Practices in Communities
Projects
With
a focus on evaluating the impact of a unique set of healthy lifestyles
activities in local settings that support the President's HealthierUS
initiative, the proposed activities should address one or more
of the four parts of the President's HealthierUS initiative: 1)be
physically active, 2) eat a nutritious diet, 3) get preventive
screenings, and 4) make healthy choices/avoid risky behaviors.
Outreach
& Assistance
USDA
RMA Community Outreach and Assistance Partnership Grants
This program provides funding for collaborative
outreach and assistance programs for limited resource, socially
disadvantaged and other traditionally under-served farmers and ranchers,
who produce Priority Commodities as defined in Part I.C.
Research,
Education, Professional Development
USDA
SARE Research and Education Grants
Research and Education grants are usually
conducted by multi-institution, interdisciplinary professional research
teams seeking new knowledge that will benefit farmers financially
while protecting their natural resources and improving the quality
of life in rural communities. Recent awards include a study of how
farmers learn and an evaluation of cover crops for organic strawberry
production.
USDA
SARE Professional Development Grants
Professional Development grants focus on
training cooperative extension agents and other ag professionals
who work with farmers. Recent projects include curriculum development
for ag professionals who work with sheep and goat producers.
USDA
Graduate Student Grants
Graduate Student grants pay for research
activities conducted by a Masters or Ph.D. student. Recent projects
include a study of the weed-suppression potential of rye as a cover
crop and an evaluation of northern cardinal predation of cabbage
worms.
USDA
CSREES Conservation Effects Assessment Grants
In the past, the goal has been to build
a knowledge base that can be used to evaluate impacts of conservation
practices and programs on water resources, improve the management
of agricultural landscapes to achieve environmental goals and inform
policy decisions. This is a joint effort with USDA’s Natural
Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).
We
will gladly post grant opportunities available to those working
in sustainable agriculture in the South. Submit call for proposals
for consideration to: info@ssawg.org.
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