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National Agriculture Week: Growing a Climate for Tomorrow

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The Role of the USDA and the IRA Now, a word from the USDA: America’s producers are not only providing food, forage, and fiber for today – they are also investing in climate solutions that will ensure a prosperous agricultural future for generations to come. Equity is a component in all we do at USDA. It provides $3.1

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Farming A Healthier Future: Agriculture Grants for Urban Farming

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Department of Agriculture (USDA ) , there are four types of urban farming. Furthermore, urban farms enrich the community by organizing plant swaps and other community-driven events. This includes things like edible landscaping , rooftop green spaces, hydroponic and aeroponic gardens, and vertical farming. According to the U.S.

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National Garden Month Inspires Gardening and Agriculture Grants

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That’s one reason USDA hosted pollinators at the recent White House Easter Egg Roll and is distributing pollinator-friendly seed packets to the public donated by the Burpee Seed Co. Funding supports projects and events such as town festivals, community gardens, and park upgrades. Gardens are not just an oasis for people.

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Funding Alert! Grants for Distance Learning and Telemedicine Equipment

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The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development, Rural Utilities Services’ Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) grant program is accepting applications for equipment, software, and other technological needs to provide education and medical services to remote areas with populations of 20,000 and under.

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How Lessons Learned From Fighting Food Insecurity Can Help Your Nonprofit

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Growing out of a single event, Nourish LA now provides a free bag of groceries to any person who shows up at our weekly distribution sites. The in-person community that assembles for our weekly events lessens loneliness, 7 7 for example, and community soil health is improved through our composting efforts.

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Hurricanes Helene and Milton reveal a major issue for nonprofits in disaster areas

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If a governor affected by a disaster or emergency discerns that the event is beyond their capacity to respond effectively, they may request a presidential declaration for impacted counties. If a declaration is made, special funding from FEMA SBA, USDA, DOT, HUD, etc.

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