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Sustainable Agriculture Grants: Innovative Urban Farming Projects

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Department of Agriculture (USDA ) , there are four types of urban farming. Upgrade to a MemberPlus+ subscription to view the full grant details, including eligibility criteria and application information. Urban farming comes in so many forms. According to the U.S. Urban farming is a powerful movement, and its trending right now.

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Grant Writing Tip: Using federal grants to fund building or purchasing/renovating a building

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The most flexible federal grants and subsidized loans for facilities are now found in USDA to benefit low-income rural areas. Here are some examples of relevant USDA programs: UDSA Community Facilities Direct Grants and Loans provides funding to develop essential community facilities in rural areas. million, with an average of $4.5

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Grant Writing Tip: Using federal grants to fund building or purchasing/renovating a building

Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

The most flexible federal grants and subsidized loans for facilities are now found in USDA to benefit low-income rural areas. Here are two examples of USDA programs in rural areas: The UDSA Community Facilities Direct Grants and Loans provides funding to develop essential community facilities in rural areas.

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Federal Grant Funding Update for Nonprofits (Q2 2025)

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A judicial halt on funding freezes across agencies, including FEMA, USDA, DOE, and DOJ. Notable examples include: The reinstatement of over 900 NIH grants related to DEI, vaccine hesitancy, and transgender health. Final Thoughts Q2 of 2025 has proven that federal grant funding is no longer a reliable constant.

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Tips for Proofreading Your Next Grant Application

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Developing a proofreading strategy can greatly improve the quality of your federal grant application. Consider asking your early proofreaders to focus on macro issues, such as the organization of narrative sections or the logical flow within your application narrative. Give your application a grade.

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COVID-19 Adjustments and 2022 Versions of the NIH, NSF, and USDA-NIFA Workbooks

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We are also providing information on the availability of newly updated 2022 NIH, NSF, and USDA-NIFA versions of The Grant Application Writer’s Workbook. The presenter was beyond fantastic – clear, easy to follow, and provided tips that are immediately applicable. The seminar was excellent.

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National Agriculture Week: Growing a Climate for Tomorrow

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The Role of the USDA and the IRA Now, a word from the USDA: America’s producers are not only providing food, forage, and fiber for today – they are also investing in climate solutions that will ensure a prosperous agricultural future for generations to come. Equity is a component in all we do at USDA. It provides $3.1