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If you want native plant donations for your gardens and habitat projects from Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County, contact Michele Bakacs, County Agent at mbakacs@rutgers.edu. …
Webinar for Farmers on Redeeming WIC Cash Value Benefit (CVB) in 2025
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The New Jersey Department of Health Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) team has announced that there will be a Cash Value Benefit (CVB) on the QR code for WIC participants for the 2025 season. This will allow participants to purchase fresh, frozen, and canned fruits and vegetables at their …
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NJDA 2025 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program deadline extended.
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The New Jersey Department of Agriculture (NJDA) is extending the deadline to apply for the 2025 Specialty Crop Block Grant (SCBG) Program. The deadline to submit proposals is now May 10th, at 5 PM. Applicants who have already submitted their proposals are not required to …
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Apply for your free urban pollinator Habitat Kits!
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The Xerces Society is accepting Project Proposal Forms for the Xerces Pollinator "Habitat Kits"through Feb 16th. Selected partners will be announced by mid March. The Xerces Society habitat kit program aims to increase access to high-quality pollinator habitat plants.Please see the website here. …
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New grant opportunity for underserved farmer communities
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Title: Historically Underserved Farming Communities Grant Program Deadline: January 7th, 2025 Website: Historically Underserved Farming Communities Grant Program - SARE Northeast Overview: The Northeast Sustainable Research and Education (SARE) Program is offering grants to …
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Northeast USDA Regional Food Business Center applications are open for technical assistance provider sub-awards
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The Northeast Regional Food Business Center will provide funding to organizations who provide direct business technical assistance and training to small- and mid-sized food and agricultural businesses. Awards of up to $100,000 will be awarded to providers in the Northeast region who offer: The …
New Jersey Innovative Healthy Food Retail Initiative now accepting applications
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This initiative provides grant funding for innovative, community-focused healthy food retailers striving to improve access to affordable, fresh, and healthy foods in underserved areas of New Jersey. $1.5 million in funding is available for grants of up to $200,000 each. Grants …
NJDA extends Underserved, Beginning and Military Veteran Farmers Mini-Grant Program RFP period to May 31, 2024.
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Due to a recent increase in interest in the Underserved, Beginning and Military Veteran Farmers Mini-Grant Program, the NJ Department of Agriculture (NJDA) has decided to extend a second Request for Proposal (RFP) window to members of the specialty crop community who qualify. The second RFP will be …
New FY2023 USDA Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (UAIP) Grants
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USDA has announced new Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (UAIP) grant opportunities for the year 2023. UAIP competitive grants initiate or expand efforts of farmers, gardeners, citizens, government officials, schools, and other stakeholders in urban areas and suburbs. Projects may …
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