The project aims to address the pressing issue of food deserts in the MS delta by establishing a sustainable agricultural hub using innovative technology

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Award ID
NR243A750005G015
Recipient
Awarding agency
Obligated
$320,006

Award facts

Assistance listing
10.935 Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Grants Program (UAIP)
Completion date 71% complete
Place of performance
Mississippi, USA

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This federal Project Grant award of $320,006 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) under the Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (UAIP) program aims to address food deserts in the Mississippi Delta region. The grant will enable the Mississippi Community Housing Development Organization (MCHDO), a minority-owned non-profit organization, to establish a sustainable agricultural hub using innovative technology. The project focuses on increasing food production and access through community gardens, urban farming initiatives, and developing composting programs to improve local food ecosystems and empower marginalized communities. The grant will be implemented over a three-year period from September 2024 to September 2027.

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Who received award NR243A750005G015?

NR243A750005G015 was awarded to Mississippi Community Housing Development Organization by National Resources Conservation Service (Department of Agriculture) on September 1, 2024.

How much is award NR243A750005G015 worth?

$320,006 has been obligated on NR243A750005G015.

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