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EPA Farmer to Farmer 2025 Grant Program for Water Quality and Habitat Improvement

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Gulf of America Division is seeking applications for the Farmer to Farmer 2025 program to improve water quality and habitat in the Gulf of America watershed. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Gulf of America Division (Region 4) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation or attachments - Example vendor: ABC, Inc. (providing a patented restoration technique as a contractual service) - Products/Services Requested: - Services: - Farmer-to-Farmer Mentorship: Projects supporting mentorship and incentives for farmers to adopt regenerative practices - Demonstrating Regenerative Farming Benefits: Monitoring and assessment of regenerative farming and innovative technologies for nutrient reduction and erosion control - Innovative Technologies for Regenerative Farming: Development, improvement, or demonstration of new farming practices and technologies - Habitat Improvement for Nutrient and Soil Management: Collaboration with farmers to create, restore, or enhance habitat for nutrient and soil management - Contractual service by ABC, Inc.: Sole-source, patented restoration technique for habitat restoration - Marketing service: Outreach campaign management (competitive bid) - Products: - Multiparameter sondes (2 units, equipment over $5,000 per unit) - Outreach supplies (5 units, under $5,000 per unit) - Water testing kits (40 units, under $5,000 per unit) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Projects must take place within the Gulf of America watershed or the U.S. contiguous zone in the Gulf of America - 5-year project period per award - No cost sharing or matching required - Focus on collaborative, innovative, and regenerative agricultural practices - Eligible applicants: Indian Tribes, state/local governments, higher education institutions, and nonprofits (excluding certain lobbying and for-profit entities) - Emphasis on measurable outcomes for water quality and habitat improvement - Funding Details: - 20-30 awards anticipated - Individual awards range from $1,500,000 to $2,500,000 - Total funding up to $50,000,000

Description

The Gulf of America Division (GAD) of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 is soliciting applications for the Farmer to Farmer 2025 program. The program aims to improve water quality and habitat through collaboration with American farmers within the Gulf of America watershed and the United States contiguous zone in the Gulf of America. Applications must align with the Administration's "Powering the Great American Comeback" initiative and EPA statutory authorities. The opportunity targets organizations committed to supporting American farmers and reducing nutrient pollution while ensuring responsible use of tax dollars.

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