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Your search found 64 hits- Information on Micro-grants applications – Estimated opening Jan. 2021The MGFSP Request for Proposals (RFP) solicitation will be posted in January 2021 with the deadline to submit proposals 45 days after the posting, with the awardees planned to be announced in April 2021. The USDA and HDOA want to provide information to let you know what is expected. To prepare for submitting a proposal: […]
- USDA Announces 2015 Farm to School Grants!February 19, 2014 Special Announcement! USDA Announces Fiscal Year 2015 Farm to School Grants to Continue Efforts to Increase Local Foods in Eligible SchoolsNational Program Continues to Increase Access to Local Foods in Schools and Provide New Economic Opportunities for a Variety of Producers Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the release of a request […]
- More COVID-19 Emergency Farmer Relief Grants IssuedNR20-08 May 12, 2020 96 More Farmers to Receive Assistance HONOLULU – The Hawai`i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) will be issuing a second round of grants totaling an additional $200,000 under the COVID-19 Emergency Farmer Relief Program to assist farmers, ranchers and growers who have experienced financial damage. In this second round, 96 grants were […]
- Hawaii Receives $422,000 in Federal Grants for AgricultureNR16-13 Oct. 25, 2016 HONOLULU — Hawaii has been awarded 10 federal grants totaling more than $422,000 this coming year through the 2016 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The federal program provides grants to state departments of agriculture to fund projects that enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops, […]
- Hawaii Receives $427,000 in Federal Grants for AgricultureNR17-17 Oct. 4, 2017 HONOLULU — Hawaii has awarded 11 projects to eligible non-profit and for-profit entities totaling about $427,000 through the 2017 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The federal program, funded by the Farm Bill, provides grants to state departments of agriculture to fund projects […]
- Hawai`i to Receive $1.9 Million for Small-Scale Agriculture GrantsUpdate: More information has been received from USDA regarding this grant which requires additional time to establish the program. Expected opening date for the Request for Proposals is now January 2021. News Release from the Office of Governor David Y. Ige October 21, 2020 HONOLULU – The State of Hawai`i has been awarded $1.9 million […]
- USDA Grants Available for Socially Disadvantaged ProducersJune 27, 2013 The Rural Business—Cooperative Service announces the availability of $2,855,222 in competitive grant funds for the FY 2013 Small Socially-Disadvantaged Producer Grants (SSDPG) program. We are requesting proposals from applicants that will provide technical assistance to small, socially-disadvantaged agricultural producers in rural areas. See https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2013-06-12/pdf/2013-13867.pdf for more information. Eligible applicants include Cooperative Development […]
- Four Hawaii Farms Awarded Grants for Solar Power ProjectsNR13-10 HONOLULU – Four Hawaii farms have been awarded a total of $62,000 in federal grants by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to help reduce their energy consumption and costs. Hawaii was one of 22 states that received funding under USDA’s Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). “With new food safety standards requiring temperature […]
- Grants and Loans for Farmers and RanchersDuring this difficult time where all sectors of our community are facing economic hardships, including Hawaii’s farmers, growers and ranchers, many are seeking financial assistance from government and other private funding sources. The Oahu Agriculture and Conservation Association (OACA) has created a broad listing of grants and loans available to farmers and ranchers. To view […]
- Hawaii Receives $379,000 for Specialty Crop GrantsNR12-12 – October 1, 2012 HONOLULU – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that Hawaii will receive about $379,074* to fund projects through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. This block grant program, administered through the Hawaii Department of Agriculture (HDOA), aims to strengthen markets and expand economic opportunities for local and regional […]