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.
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NEW GRANT ANNOUNCEMENT: 2013 USDA/AMS SPECIALTY CROP BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM - REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
We are pleased to announce the competitive solicitation process to award the 2013 Specialty Crop Block Grant. The Specialty Crop Block Grant Program funds projects that "enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops." Please see the listing of all eligible crops at: Specialty Crops Listing. Grant applications/proposals must be received by GDA on Monday, April 15, at 4:30 p.m. via email (you may also mail in your application, in addition to the email application). Please refer to the links below for the grant application, guidelines, and additional information.
SCBGP - Official Announcement for RFPs and Due Dates Timeline
SCBGP - Application and Information
SCBGP - Examples of Proposals
Appendix A - List of Selected Items of Cost
Appendix B - Unallowable and Allowable Costs
Appendix C - Budget Template
Appendix D - Budget Narrative Format
Appendix E - Statutes, Regulations and Policy Requirements
Appendix F - Outputs versus Outcomes
Appendix G - What Is a Grant Agreement?
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NEW GRANT ANNOUNCEMENT: 2013 USDA/NRCS CONSERVATION INNOVATION GRANT (CIG) - REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
NRCS (Natural Resources Conservation Service) is offering a funding opportunity to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies in conjunction with agricultural production. CIG is used to apply or demonstrate previously proven technology. It is a vehicle to stimulate development and adoption of conservation approaches or technologies that have been studied sufficiently to indicate a high likelihood of success, and that are candidates for eventual technology transfer or institutionalization. CIG does not fund research projects; it funds innovative on-the-ground conservation, including pilot projects and field demonstrations.
Eligible applicants include individuals, for-profit organizations other than small businesses, small businesses, state government, county governments, city or township governments, and others. The first phase requires the applicant to submit a pre-proposal application, due March 22, 2013. NRCS will only request a full proposal package from those applicants selected in the preproposal process; these applications are due May 13, 2013.
For more information, please go to the following link: 2013 USDA/NRCS Conservation Innovation Grant
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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)
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MISCELLANEOUS GRANT RESEARCH SOURCES:
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE:
Agricultural Marketing Service
Farm Service Agency
- Farm loan assistance; Commodity Credit Corporation; community loans; conservation programs; disaster assistance
Foreign Agricultural Service/Market Development
Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food Compass
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
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:
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:
U.S. Food and Drug Administration Grant Opportunities
U.S. Small Business Administration
USDA SERVICE CENTERS LOCATED IN GEORGIA - Each Center has representatives from the Farm Service Agency; Natural Resources Conservation Service; and Rural Development Agency to answer your questions: offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/locator/app