District of Columbia Urban Agriculture
Small Award Program

The Chesapeake Bay Trust and the District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment Office of Urban Agriculture partner for the District of Columbia Urban Agriculture Small Award Program.

The goal of this Request for Applications (RFA) is to increase urban agriculture through infrastructure and operations support for District farms, particularly for socially disadvantaged farmers and communities with low access to grocery stores and fresh food.

Who can apply: The funding partners welcome requests from non-profit organizations, small businesses, and schools and universities physically located within the District. See the RFA for full list of eligible applicants.

How much can be awarded: Up to $10,000.

Is match required? In-kind and Cash match is not required but can be included, if necessary, to accomplish project goals.

Grant Application Process: The Chesapeake Bay Trust’s grant applications are all submitted through an online system, using the “New Award” button to the right.

Grant Application Budget Forms: Applicants are required to submit a budget using the Financial Management Spreadsheet found here.

For more resources, please see the Resources for Applicants page.