The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Urban Agriculture Grant Program (UAGP) has a one-time only, competitive grant that may be able to fund your programs and projects and enhance urban agriculture across the state of California.
Urban Agriculture refers to the cultivation, processing, and distribution of agricultural products in urban settings, some examples include inground small plot cultivation, hydroponic, and aquaponic facilities. This Grant my help Urban farmers and gardeners work to expand access to nutritious foods, foster community engagement, offer workforce development opportunities, educate communities about food and farming, and expand green spaces.
CDFA defines “urban” as a geographic area no more than 25 miles adjacent to or outside of one Urbanized Area containing a population of 50,000 or more people.
Priority will be given to urban agriculture projects led by or serving priority populations. Priority Populations will be identified using the California Air Resources Board’s California Climate Investments Priority Populations map.
CDFA will award up to $11,670,000 for proposals through this solicitation.
Grant Timeline & Process
Schedule for Urban Agriculture Grant Program
| Activity | Date (tentative) PT Pacific Time |
|---|---|
| Public Comment Period | June 1 – June 15, 2023 |
| Request for Application Opens | August 21, 2023 |
| Request for Application Closes | October 23, 2023 @ 5pm PT |
| Application Information Session (will be recorded) | August 29, 2023 @ 1pm-2:30pm PT |
| Request for Proposal Review Period | November – January 2023 |
| Award Notification Period | February 2024 |
| Contract and Grant Agreement Period | February 2024 – May 2024 |
| Projects Begin (Estimated) | May 2024 |
Apply For the Urban Agriculture Grant Program!
The CDFA Urban Agriculture Grant Program will award up to $11,670,000 for proposals through this solicitation to fund programs and projects that enhance the viability of urban agriculture in urban areas across the state of CA.
Grant Applications Links: Please click the Track you are interested in applying to access the AmpliFund grant application. Also note that Applicants may only apply to ONE Track:
View the Request for Applications (RFA) for the full grant program details, including eligibility and funding information for each Track.
- 2023 Request for Applications
- View the Press Release
- Grant Application Opens: August 21, 2023
- Grant Application Closes: October 23, 2023 @ 5:00pm PT
For additional assistance you can register for Informational Webinars including webinars hosted by AmpliFund where you will learn how to navigate the web application portal from start to finish (see “AmpliFund Grants Portal Information“).
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