USDA is committed to supporting a diverse set of farmers, ranchers and forest owners through climate solutions that increase resilience, expand market opportunities and strengthen rural America. The new Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities opportunity provides up to $1 billion for pilot projects that create market opportunities for commodities produced using climate-smart practices. USDA is now accepting project applications for fiscal year 2022. Due May 6.
This funding is intended to provide affordable financing to develop housing for year-round and migrant or seasonal domestic farm laborers. The following entities may apply for this funding: 1) Farmers, associations of farmers and family farm corporations 2) Associations of farmworkers and nonprofit organizations* 3) Most State and local governmental entities* 4) Federally-recognized Tribes*. Due April 25th.
