BI grants - rcdg appropriate tech trans to rural areas

The National Center for Appropriate Technology Inc. (NCAT) received a $2.8 million Project Grant award from the Rural Business Cooperative Services under the Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas program (CFDA 10.782) on July 31, 2025, with a completion date of July 31, 2027. This two-year award funds NCAT's delivery of comprehensive technical information and educational resources focused on sustainable agriculture practices to farmers, agricultural businesses, rural communities, and community food organizations across the United States. The grant supports diverse service delivery mechanisms including publications, direct technical assistance, training programs, and educational resources that address sustainable farming practices, value-added agricultural product development, market expansion, and rural economic development.

Under this award, NCAT leverages partnerships with academic institutions and regional agricultural organizations to extend the reach and impact of its sustainable agriculture initiatives. The funding is restricted to activities that promote sustainable agriculture information dissemination and cannot be allocated to other purposes. All services and products developed through this grant are designed to advance sustainable farming education and support underserved farming communities, including military veterans and socially disadvantaged agricultural producers, in implementing environmentally sound agricultural practices and improving rural economic outcomes.