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Ebenezer…Not Scrooge, Though The December 2023 Urban Fresh Newsletter
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 KJV The Lord, our Ebenezer Monroe Webster (UFG Board Member); State Senator Joan Hartley; […]
USDA Now Accepting Applications for the 1890 National Scholars Program
WASHINGTON, December 15, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications for the USDA 1890 National Scholars Program, which aims to encourage students at 1890 land-grant universities to pursue food and agriculture career paths. The application deadline is March 1, 2024. Young people around the country are invited to complete and submit their applications […]
All the grants open now
CT Department of Agriculture Farm Transition Grant- DUE by JAN 10 Grant with 4 categories that provides for the different needs farmers are facing. New Farmer Micro Grants: Max award of $5000 with a 25% match. Example of eligible purchases-Production/processing equipment small buildings, greenhouses/hoop houses, irrigation, pasture fencing, other equipment purchases related to increasing production, websites and conducting marketing. Infrastructure Investment Grant: up to […]
CT DoAg Announces Farmland Restoration, Climate Resiliency & Preparedness Grant Opportunity
CT DoAg Announces Farmland Restoration, Climate Resiliency & Preparedness Grant Opportunity Supporting investments to increase long-term climate resiliency in production agriculture The Connecticut Department of Agriculture (CT DoAg) is accepting grant proposals for the 2024 Farmland Restoration, Climate Resiliency & Disaster Preparedness Grant (RRP). Support is available to provide Connecticut agricultural producers and not for profits directly involved in production agriculture funding for […]
CD YR 50 Application Reques
CDBG and ESG applications MUST BE submitted by Friday, March 1, 2024 by 3:00 PM as stated in the Public Notice. Applications are designed to be filled in electronically, however, they cannot be submitted electronically; they must be either hand delivered or mailed and received by the due date. Applications received late or incomplete will not be considered in the […]
Food System Capacity Building Grant
Overview Application deadline: March 6, 2024 Register for the Webinar View the Guidance on the Documents/Forms tab. The Food System Capacity Building Grant provides funds to Connecticut organizations and groups involved in food system policy and/or creating innovative, localized, programming in their respective communities to increase food access and address food insecurity. The Connecticut […]
Learn English in the Garden
Urban Fresh Gardens 77 Hill Street, WATERBURY, CTWhen: On Mondays (April 29th to June 24th) Time: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Where: 77 Hill Street, Waterbury, CT Suggested donation: $2.50 per class (each Monday) Register online, in person at the first class, or text Tanisha at 860-940-0108. Aprende ingles! Cuando: Cada Lunes (29 de abril al 24 de junio) Tiempo: 6 […]
