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ISDA Grants
Beginning in 2020 all grant applications received by ISDA must be submitted utilizing the online grants management portal. If you have questions about the portal or need assistance to create an account, please contact Leah Harmon at lharmon2@isda.in.gov or 317-607-4127.
All applications for ISDA grants must be accompanied by a W-9 and Direct Deposit Authorization form:
Indiana Meat Processing Expansion & Development Grant Program
Status: Closed
The Indiana State Department of Agriculture has been awarded $4 million in federal CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Funding for the Indiana Meat Processing Expansion and Development Grant Program. This funding opportunity was created to offset the impact of COVID 19 on local and small meat-processing agribusinesses.
Projects should aim to improve food supply resilience through increasing slaughter, expanding meat processing capacity and/or promoting worker safety. The program as administered will reimburse up to 50% of eligible expenses, with a maximum award of $150,000. Following federal guidance, grants would only reimburse eligible costs incurred from March 1, 2020 through December 30, 2020.
This funding opportunity is available for existing businesses with fewer than 500 employees and at least one federal or BOAH-regulated livestock processing or slaughter facility located in Indiana. Grantees must demonstrate how they were negatively impacted by COVID 19 and how they will use this funding.
- Click here to view the map of selected awardees
- Click here for the full program guidance
- Click here for the Indiana Meat Processing Expansion & Development Grant Program Quick Start Guide
- Click here for a helpful checklist document
- Click here for a list of Frequently Asked Questions about this grant
Grant applicant data (last updated 10.22.20 - application window has closed)
| Applications submitted | 60 |
| Total amount requested | $6,810,732 |
Applicant eligibility and eligibility of expenses proposed have not yet been verified. Some applications were submitted with requests above the $150k maximum award amount for this program.
Specialty Crop Block Grant
Status: Closed (Applications are no longer being accepted at this time)
The purpose of the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) is to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops. Specialty crops are defined as “fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops (including floriculture).
- SCBG Notice of Funding Opportunity
- SCBG Terms and Conditions
- Template for ISDA
- Cover Sheet
- Program Q & A
For guidance on the grant program, please reference the above documents or contact Andrew Carty at AnCarty@isda.IN.gov or 317-232-8831 or Leah Harmon at lharmon2@isda.in.gov or 317-607-4127.
Specialty Crop Multi-state Grant Program
Status: Closed (Applications are no longer being accepted at this time)
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-AMS-TM-SCMP-G-19-0005
CFDA: 10.170 -- Specialty Crop Block Grant Program - Farm Bill
Funded by USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service, the Specialty Crop Multi-State Grant Program works to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops by funding collaborative, multi-state projects that address the following regional or national level specialty crop issues: food safety, plant pests and disease, research, crop-specific projects addressing common issues, plant pests, and marketing and promotion.
Projects must be completed within 3 years, and to ensure collaboration, must include at least two partners, located in different states, with substantive involvement in the project. Awards will be a minimum of $250,000 to a maximum of $1,000,000.
ISDA will post the Request for Application announcement in the coming weeks. For guidance on the grant program, please reference the following documents or contact Andrew Carty at AnCarty@isda.IN.gov or 317-232-8831 or Leah Harmon at lharmon2@isda.in.gov or 317.607.4127.
Clean Water Indiana Grants
Status: Closed (Applications are no longer being accepted at this time)
The Clean Water Indiana (CWI) Program was established to provide financial assistance to landowners and conservation groups. The financial assistance supports the implementation of conservation practices which will reduce nonpoint sources of water pollution through education, technical assistance, training, and cost sharing programs. The CWI fund is administered by the Division of Soil Conservation under the direction of the State Soil Conservation Board. Learn more.
Federal Grants and Foundation Funding Conservation
Norcross Wildlife Foundation, Inc.
No Submission Dates: Average grant award is around $5,000 and funds can be used for computer and office technology of all kinds, specialized software to drive GIS mapping, GPS ground-truthing equipment, water-quality testing equipment, work tools and equipment including vehicles and boats, and educational materials. Learn more
Surdna Foundation Grants
Grants for non-profit organizations for environmental projects. Learn more
Captain Planet Foundation
Due: March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31 annually: Funds can be used by non-profit organizations to promote understanding of environmental issues by focusing on hands-on involvement. Involvement of children and young adults 6-18 (elementary through high school) is required. Learn more
Miscellaneous Grants
CHS Foundation-Mini grants for College Ag. Clubs
No submission dates: Grants of up to $1,000 to innovative leadership and professional development programs with an agriculture focus. Examples include leadership training opportunities, mentorship programs, professional development experiences, and student fundraising efforts. The applicant must be a campus-sanctioned club/organization and have an agriculture-related focus. Learn more
Pioneer-Corporate Giving Grant Program
For more than 85 years, DuPont Pioneer has been working to improve the lives of farm families and rural communities. As the first company to research, develop and sell hybrid seed corn in 1926, our focus was helping farmers increase productivity of corn to support their families, invest in their farms and build stronger rural communities. Many things have changed in eight decades, but our focus is still the same: helping farmers be more productive while supporting the communities in which our employees and customers live and work. Our Pioneer Giving program works to improve food security by advancing agriculture through science, education, and innovation. We are also committed to enhancing the quality of life for farmers and their communities globally. Eligible community organizations include local schools, public charities and 501c3 organizations. Learn more
Pioneer Community Investment Grant
Non-profit based organizations are eligible to apply for projects that focus on Agriculture, Farm Safety and Science Education. Applications are accepted on an on going basis. Learn more
Grant Information
Any organization that wishes to apply for a federal grant must have certain information ready for the registration process. You first need to check with your Grant Administrator or Chief Financial Officer since your organization may already have a DUNS Number and be registered with CCR. The Data Universal Number System (DUNS) Number is a unique identifier for your organization required by the federal government to track how federal grant money is distributed. DUNS Numbers are issued by Dun & Bradstreet. If your organization does not already have a DUNS Number you can apply for one free of charge. Learn more
Central Contractor Registration (CCR) is the primary registrant database for the federal government. Any organization seeking federal grants on Grants.gov is required to register. Learn more
To ensure the electronic submission of your grant applications is secure, you will need to complete an Authorized Organization Representative (AOR) profile and create a username and password. To complete an AOR profile and create a username and password click here.
Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance
The Catalog (CFDA), issued annually and updated continuously on the Web, describes some 1600 federal grants and non financial assistance programs. Grant seekers can identify programs that might support their projects and can learn the program's objectives, requirements, application procedures and contacts. Learn more
Community Foundations in the State of Indiana
Find community foundations in your area using an interactive map. Learn more
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (Department of Energy)
Grants are EERE's primary funding vehicle for businesses, industries, universities and others. Most EERE grants are awarded on merit on a competitive basis. Learn more
The Foundation Center
Gateway to information about private funding sources, the grant seeking process, guidelines on writing a grant proposal, addresses of state libraries with grants reference collections, and links to other useful Internet websites. The Center maintains a comprehensive database on foundations; produces print and electronic directories and guides; conducts research and publishes studies in the field; and offers a variety of training and educational seminars. Learn more
Grants.gov
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