Farmer to Farmer 2024 BIL
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- EPA-I-R4-GM-2024-FARMER
- Applications due
- Award size
- Up to $2,000,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement, Grant
- Categories
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- Environment
- Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)
- Eligible applicants
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- Other
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking applications for the Farmer to Farmer 2024 BIL funding opportunity under the Geographic Programs - Gulf of Mexico Program (CFDA 66.475). The goal of this $20 million grant is to improve water quality, habitat, resilience, and environmental education through the demonstration of innovative practices on working lands within the Gulf of Mexico watershed. Eligible applicants include governmental entities, state agencies, Indian tribes, local governments, institutions of higher learning, and nonprofit organizations. Projects must align with Clean Water Act 104(b)(3) activities and involve collaboration and outreach with farmers. The maximum federal funding amount per project is $2 million, with a typical project period of 3 years. The application deadline is January 28, 2025, with anticipated award notifications in April 2025.
This funding opportunity supports 10 to 20 projects that will develop and measure the results of innovative practices within farming communities, with the goal of incorporating those practices into long-term farming operations. The projects must benefit the Gulf of Mexico region and can focus on improving water quality, habitat, or resilience through sustainable agricultural approaches.
Synopsis
This notice announces the availability of funds and requests applications to improve water quality, habitat, resilience, and environmental education through the demonstration of innovative practices on working lands. Projects activities must improve water quality, habitat, or resilience within the Gulf of Mexico watershed. Collaboration and outreach with farmers is required, while partnerships between organizations are encouraged. This funding is available to develop innovative practices within farming communities, measure the results of those practices, and identify how the practices will be incorporated into farming operations.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| EPA-I-R4-GM-2024-FARMER.pdf |
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