The Chesapeake Bay Trust and the District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment Office of Urban Agriculture partner for the District of Columbia Urban Agriculture Small Award Program.
Donor Name: Chesapeake Bay Trust
State: District of Columbia
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 05/19/2022
Size of the Grant: $10,000
Details:
The goals of this Request for Applications (RFA) are to support the increased infrastructure and operations at urban farms to advance strategies to support the success of agriculture initiatives for socially disadvantaged farmers. This award program seeks to provide funding to build capacity for crop production and distribution, and to increase knowledge among farmers and District residents through agricultural education experiences.
Funding Information
- Up to $10,000.
Eligible Project Types
A successful project proposal should produce outcomes that address at least one of the following goals; however, additional points will be awarded for those that address multiple goals:
- Increase food crop production, processing, and/or distribution at an urban farm;
- Improve distribution & access to fresh foods for food insecure communities in District Wards 5, 7, & 8;
- Construct facilities that enable agricultural education experiences for District residents;
- Accelerate the business and production capacity for socially disadvantaged farmers; and
- Advance sustainable agricultural efforts in the District.
Examples of fundable projects include but are not limited to:
- Fencing, cold storage, wash/pack stations, sheds, and pavilions for food processing and education events
- Hoop houses, greenhouses, and shipping containers for indoor growing
- Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) technology, including lighting, hydroponic, and aquaponic components
- Utility installation to support urban farms, such as water, electrical lines, and solar panels
- Farm equipment, i.e. tools and irrigation supplies
- Operational Support, including office equipment, web platforms for program promotion and expansion, EBT technology, and training associated with the use of equipment or platforms.
Eligibility Criteria
DOEE and the Trust welcome requests from the following organizations physically located in the District of Columbia:
- Nonprofit organizations, including those with IRS 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) determinations;
- Faith-based organizations;
- Universities/educational institutions; and
- Private Enterprises.
For more information, visit District of Columbia Urban Agriculture Small Award Program.