Cooperative Agreement NR223A750003C090

The Greater Newark Conservancy will use a $707,289.98 Project Grant from the US Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture to establish two community farmer's markets and expand local farm stand operations in Newark, New Jersey. Under the Community Food Projects grant program, the Conservancy will partner with local organizations to alleviate constraints inhibiting economic interaction between low-income consumers and producers. Key deliverables include establishing...

The North Jersey RC&D Area, Inc. will provide $374,517 in conservation planning, technical assistance, and implementation services under a Cooperative Agreement awarded by the United States Department of Agriculture National Resources Conservation Service. Through July 2027, North Jersey RC&D will be responsible for completing conservation plans, designing and installing conservation practices, conducting inspections and certifications, monitoring, and payment processing to private...

The Department of Agriculture Rural Housing Service awarded a $100,000 Project Grant to North Jersey Rc&D Area, Inc. on March 29, 2021 under the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP, CFDA 10.868). REAP aims to promote energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy systems development for agricultural producers and rural small businesses through grants of up to 25% of project costs and loan guarantees. North Jersey Rc&D will use the grant funding to provide technical assistance for...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services has awarded a $250,000 Project Grant under the Rural Energy for America Program (CFDA 10.868) to North Jersey Rc&D Area, Inc., a non-profit organization. The grant, with a performance period of June 27, 2024 to June 27, 2026, will support the organization's efforts to promote renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements for rural small businesses and agricultural producers in New Jersey. Through this...

City Green Inc. received a $665,371 Project Grant award from the United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (FMLFPP) to expand its Garden State Good Food Network (GSGFN) and Veggie Mobile operations in New Jersey from September 30, 2021 through September 29, 2024. Specifically, the funding will allow City Green to continue marketing and grow the GSGFN consortium of Nutrition Incentive Programs to 59 market...

The National Resources Conservation Service awarded a $159,952.88 cooperative agreement to the New Jersey Audubon Society Inc. on August 9, 2022 under the Soil and Water Conservation federal grant program (CFDA 10.902). The award will provide technical assistance and outreach to landowners in southern New Jersey through September 1, 2027, with an emphasis on wildlife habitat and forestry conservation practices according to NRCS standards. The New Jersey Audubon Society will work directly with...

This $937,500 federal Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA) Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (CFDA 10.311) supports the Rutgers University "RU Ready to Farm" program. The key objectives of this 3-year grant are to: 1) maintain, improve, and expand the existing RU Ready to Farm program to provide training, support, and growth for beginning farmers in New Jersey; 2) increase collaboration...

The New Jersey Department of Agriculture will receive $1,003,781.91 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service under the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program - Farm Bill (CFDA 10.170) from September 30, 2021 through September 29, 2025. Funds will be used to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in New Jersey through marketing and promotion efforts, research and development assistance for producers, expanded availability and access, and addressing local,...

The Department of Agriculture Rural Housing Service awarded a $100,000 Project Grant to North Jersey Rc&D Area, Inc. on March 28, 2022 under the Rural Energy for America Program (CFDA 10.868). The grant will support North Jersey Rc&D's provision of technical assistance for renewable energy technologies through March 2028. The Rural Energy for America Program aims to promote energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy systems for agricultural producers and rural small...

The New Jersey Water Supply Authority (NJWSA) was awarded a $162,934.51 Project Grant from the United States Department of Agriculture's National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) under the Soil and Water Conservation CFDA #10.902 program. The grant will fund technical assistance services to private landowners in the Raritan River watershed areas of Hunterdon, Morris, and Somerset Counties in New Jersey from September 2022 through September 2027. Services will include increasing conservation...