Grants for Safeguarding Agricultural Systems and Food Security in Georgia (USA)
GrantID: 74114
Grant Funding Amount Low: $150,000
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $150,000
Summary
This grant seeks to bolster the resilience of agricultural systems and enhance food security in vulnerable communities. Funding will support innovative projects that integrate climate-smart agricultural practices, promote sustainable resource management, and strengthen local food value chains. Priority will be given to initiatives that empower smallholder farmers and agri-fishery enterprises, providing access to essential resources such as low-interest credit, climate information, modern farming technologies, and market linkages.
This opportunity is open to a wide array of applicants—from university researchers and nonprofit organizations to for-profit ventures, producer groups, and government agencies. The grant is ideal for collaborations among experts, practitioners, and commodity stakeholders working together on applied solutions.
The primary intent is to rapidly develop and deploy tools or protocols—such as diagnostics, monitoring systems, management tactics, or mitigation strategies—that address unexpected pests, diseases, or food chain disruptions. Past projects have tackled issues like fungal crop disease, corn pests, livestock illnesses, and vaccine or surveillance development for animal viruses.
Eligible use of funds includes project staffing, materials, field testing, outreach, and necessary equipment. The goal is tangible, front-line impact for producers, supply chain actors, and associated communities. Reporting and accountability are expected, with timeliness and practical results taking precedence. Recipients should focus on immediate, high-impact interventions aligned with real-time agricultural emergencies or emerging threats.
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