Jeanne Maxwell, Esq.
Director of Grants Development & Compliance
19 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SW
Room 216
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Phone:  (404) 657-1584
Email:  Jeanne.Maxwell@agr.georgia.gov

The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) administers numerous federal grants and cooperative agreements through its various departmental divisions.  There are also numerous federal/state grants and loans available (not administered by GDA) that applicants can independently apply for.  The list below is not all-inclusive, but is a good starting point for agricultural-related grant/loan research.  Please click on the desired link for more information.

 FOR INFORMATION ON THE SPAY-NEUTER GRANT PROGRAM, PLEASE GO TO www.agr.georgia.gov/dcsgp.aspx

THE 2012 USDA/AMS SPECIALTY CROP BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION PERIOD IS NOW CLOSED.  THE 2013 USDA/AMS SPECIALTY CROP BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM'S REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN MARCH 2013. 

2012 USDA/AMS SPECIALTY CROP BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM

• Post-Award Audio and Visual Presentation
• Post-Award Questions and Answers

 2011-14 GDA/SCBG Sub-Grantee Procedures Manual (Includes Subgrantee Performance Report Due Dates)

 2012-15 GDA/SCBG Sub-Grantee Procedures Manual  (Includes Subgrantee Performance Report Due Dates)

MISCELLANEOUS GRANT RESEARCH SOURCES:

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE:
Agricultural Marketing Service                    

• Farmers Market Promotion Program
• Federal-State Marketing Improvement Program
• Organic Cost Share Program
• Specialty Crop Block Grant Program

Farm Service Agency                                  

• Farm loan assistance; Commodity Credit Corporation; community loans; conservation programs; disaster assistance

Foreign Agricultural Service/Market Development            

• Emerging Markets Program
• Market Access Program
• Quality Samples Program
• SUSTA (Southern U.S. Trade Association) Market Access Program
• Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops

Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food Compass

National Institute of Food and Agriculture  

• AFRI (Agriculture and Food Research Initiative)
• Beginner Farmer/Rancher 
• SARE (Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education)
• Specialty Crop Research Initiative
  

USDA-NIFA Family & Small Farms

Natural Resources Conservation Service       

Rural Development                                        

• Rural Funding Sources
• Value-Added Producer Grants

USDA Rural Development State Offices

RURAL INFORMATION CENTER - NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL LIBRARY:  www.start2farm.gov/

U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY:

• EPA Grant Information 

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:

• Health & Human Services Grants
• U.S. Food and Drug Administration Grant Opportunities
• Office of Advocacy and Outreach

                                             
U.S. Food and Drug Administration Grant Opportunities

 U.S. Small Business Administration