Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP)
Type of Funding Opportunity: Grant
Agency / Organization: USDA Agricultural Marketing Service
Deadline: May 14, 2024
Description:
FMPP’s purpose is to support the development, coordination, and expansion of direct producer-to-consumer markets to increase access to and availability of locally and regionally produced agricultural products. AMS will competitively award grants to eligible applicants for projects that meet the purpose of this grant program. It also encourages applications benefitting smaller farms and ranches, historically underserved producers, or underserved communities. Tribal governments are eligible to apply.
The Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP) Competitive Grants Program
Type of Funding Opportunity: Grant
Agency / Organization: USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Deadline: May 14, 2024
Description:
GusNIP is an opportunity for stakeholders from various parts of the food and healthcare systems to foster the improvement of the health and nutrition status of participating households. NIFA requests applications that support and evaluate projects intended to increase the purchase of fruits and vegetables for SNAP participants in all 50 States, DC, Guam, and the US Virgin, in addition to income-eligible consumers participating in the USDA Nutrition Assistance Program (NAP) in Puerto Rico, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands.
America the Beautiful Challenge
Type of Funding Opportunity: Grant
Agency / Organization: The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Deadline: April 4, 2024 (pre-Proposal); July 16, 2024 (full Proposal by invitation only)
Description:
This America the Beautiful Challenge (ATBC) request for proposal consolidates funding from multiple federal agencies and the private sector to enable applicants to conceive and develop large-scale, locally-led projects that address shared funder priorities spanning public, Tribal, and private lands. Applicants must address cumulative benefits to fish and wildlife, enhanced carbon sequestration and storage, benefits to and engagement with underserved communities, and protection of ecosystems through resilience-focused and nature-based solutions. Approximately $119 million will be awarded nationwide.
FDA Support for Conferences and Scientific Meetings
Type of Funding Opportunity: Grant
Agency / Organization: U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Deadline: This grant is awarded twice a year and the application due dates are the following.
- 2024 – April 12th and October 11th
- 2025 – April 11th and October 10th
- Note: Advance permission to submit an application must be requested early in the process and must be submitted no later than 8 weeks before the selected application due date.
Description:
The purpose of the FDA (R13) Scientific Conference Grant Program is to facilitate the provision of federal financial assistance in support of high-quality conferences and scientific meetings designed to research and investigate a topic clearly aligned with the FDA mission. Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Native American Tribal Organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); and Native American Tribal Organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) are eligible to apply.