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Urban Agriculture & Innovative Production (UAIP) Grants

USDA Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production

Planning and implementation grants for city farms, rooftop and indoor growing, community gardens, and food-access projects in urban areas.

Typical award
Planning $75,000–$100,000; implementation $100,000–$400,000
Deadline
Mar 27, 2026 (annual)
Type of support
Funding / grants · Urban & innovative production
Who can apply
Non-profit, Individual producer, Tribal
Fits these operations
Urban farm, Vegetables & produce, Mixed / diversified, Cut flowers

Am I eligible?

  • Nonprofits, local governments, tribal organizations, and educational institutions
  • Projects must primarily serve urban or suburban areas
  • Planning or implementation track must be clearly defined

How to apply

  1. 1Review annual RFA from USDA Office of Urban Agriculture
  2. 2Register in SAM.gov and Grants.gov if not already registered
  3. 3Prepare project narrative, budget, and community-support letters
  4. 4Submit through Grants.gov before deadline

What you'll need

  • Project narrative and work plan
  • Detailed budget and budget narrative
  • Letters of support from community partners
  • SAM.gov active registration

Timeline & contact

Annual spring RFA; awards announced in late summer
Get help: USDA Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production

Ready to apply?

Applications go through USDA Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production, not through this site. Open the official page below for eligibility rules, forms, and contacts. For federal programs it's worth calling your local USDA Service Center or Cooperative Extension office first — they help with paperwork for free and know what your county actually funds.

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This listing was last hand-checked August 2026.

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