Cooperative Agreement 20257051044351

This $300,813 Cooperative Agreement awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Resources Conservation Service under the Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (UAIP) program (CFDA 10.935) supports the "COMPOST MONTCLAIR" initiative in Montclair, NJ. The project aims to encourage and promote urban agriculture and emerging agricultural practices, including community composting, within the Montclair community. The award provides funding to the Township of Montclair's Finance Department Division to establish composting infrastructure, implement food waste diversion programs, and develop innovative urban farming techniques to improve food access and sustainability. This federal grant funding, with a period of performance from March 1, 2025 to February 28, 2027, will enable Montclair to leverage cooperative efforts to advance its urban agriculture and composting initiatives and address food system challenges within the local community.