Deadline: 15 December 2017
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking applications for its “Texas NRCS Urban Conservation Project” that works hand-in-hand with the people of Texas for the purpose of helping bring about the conservation and sustainable use of land, water, wildlife, and related resources.
Objectives:
- Provide learning experiences in natural resources conservation to urban communities.
- Address food deserts.
- Create urban gardening projects that develop urban properties into vegetable 3 production sites.
- Improve access to healthy, affordable food at a local level.
- Leverage non-Federal resources to achieve positive natural resources conservation outcomes.
Funding Information
- Estimated Total Program Funding: $150,000
- Award Ceiling: $13,500
Eligibility Criteria
- Independent school districts
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Private institutions of higher education
How to Apply
Applicants can apply online via given website.
Eligible Country: United States
For more information, please visit Grants.gov.
