USDA-FS 2021 Agroforestry Outreach Proposals

Submitted by xtorres on Wed, 05/19/2021 - 20:14
Type: 
Funding
Organization: 
USDA, FS
Description: 

Deadline: 5/28/21. The U.S. Forest Service (Forest Service) requests proposals to substantially expand and accelerate the availability of science-based information to inform producer decisions on the adoption and design of agroforestry systems. Agroforestry is the intentional integration of trees and shrubs into crop and animal farming systems to create environmental, economic, and social benefits. The agreements awarded under this announcement will support the USDA goal to strengthen the stewardship of private lands through technology and research, and the need by natural resource professionals for information that supports producer adoption of agroforestry. This Request for Proposals supports the efforts of the National Agroforestry Center (NAC) as identified in Section 8502 of the 2018 Farm Bill.

Funding Amount: 
$35,000 - $100,000
Matching Funds: 
Yes

Geography:

Eligibility: 
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Private institutions of higher education Special district governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Independent school districts Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses State governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
Website: 
https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=332414
Contact Information: 
agroforestry