[RWG] FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities (Closes April 8, 2022, or May 27, 2022, depending on funding level)

[Carr, Amanda (Mandie)]

Funding Opportunity: Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities - Building Markets and Investing in America's Climate-Smart Farmers, Ranchers & Forest Owners to Strengthen U.S. Rural and Agricultural Communities

Summary: USDA is committed to supporting a diverse set of farmers, ranchers and forest owners through climate solutions that increase resilience, expand market opportunities and strengthen rural America. The new Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities opportunity provides up to $1 billion for pilot projects that create market opportunities for commodities produced using climate-smart practices. USDA is now accepting project applications for fiscal year 2022.

Estimated Total Program Funding: $1,000,000,000
Award Ceiling: $100,000,000
Award Floor: $250,000

Closing Date:
April 8, 2022 for proposals from $5 million to $100 million
May 27, 2022 for proposals from $250,000 to $4,999,999

Overview: https://www.usda.gov/climate-solutions/climate-smart-commodities

Full Notice of Funding Opportunity: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=337878

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