Seeds

EXPANDS CLIMATE-SMART SPECIALTY GRAIN, OILSEED, OAT, RYE, FLAX, BUCKWHEAT, CAMELINA MARKETS IN IA, MN, MT, NE, ND, SD, WI, WY AND SUPPORTS FARMER AND RANCHER IMPLEMENTATION AND MONITORING OF CLIMATE-SMART PRACTICES.

STRENGTHEN PEOPLE-TO-PEOPLE GRASSROOTS RELATIONSHIPS TO ADDRESS COMMON CHALLENGES, ACCELERATE PEACEBUILDING MOMENTUM, AND EFFECT SOCIAL CHANGE.

UPWARD BOUND PROPOSAL FOR HILLCREST THAT WILL SERVICE STUDENTS FROM THE CHICAGO-LAND SOUTH SUBURBAN COMMUNITIES OF HAZEL CREST, COUNTRY CLUB HILLS, AND MARKHAM.

TALENT SEARCH PROPOSAL FOR HILLCREST THAT WILL SERVICE STUDENTS FROM THE CHICAGO-LAND SOUTH SUBURBAN COMMUNITIES OF HAZEL CREST, COUNTRY CLUB HILLS, AND MARKHAM

TALENT SEARCH PROGRAM

3 SEEDS UPWARD BOUND PROGRAM

ON COMMON GROUND PROGRAM

URBAN ORCHARD PROJECT

AFTER NEARLY 3 YEARS OF RUNNING THE FGP PROGRAM IN ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, WE ARE CERTAIN THAT WE CAN SUCCESSFULLY CONTINUE TO RUN THE PROGRAM IN THE FUTURE. OUR GOAL FOR THIS NEW GRANT CYCLE IS TO RECRUIT 40+ FOSTER GRANDPARENTS TO SERVE DIRECTLY WITHIN VARIOUS SITE LOCATIONS AND VIRTUALLY. THEIR ACTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE TUTORING, READING, AND SUPPORTING YOUTH ON A ONE-ON-ONE BASIS TO ASSIST THEM IN THEIR EDUCATION. THE PRIMARY FOCUS AREA OF THIS PROJECT IS EDUCATION. AT THE END OF THE THREE-YEAR GRANT, EACH STUDENT SERVED WILL HAVE INCREASED POSITIVE ATTITUDES TOWARDS EDUCATION AND SCHOOL AND HAVE INCREASED METRICS IN ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE.

PROBLEM OR OPPORTUNITY. LEAFY GREENS (GREENS) ARE A HIGH VALUE, EASY TO GROW CROP FOR SMALL AND MID-SIZE FARMS (SMALL FARMS) BUT THEY REQUIRE LABOR-INTENSIVE POSTHARVEST PROCESSING TO WASH, DRY, AND PACKAGE. TO DRY THEIR GREENS, FARMERS UTILIZE A GREENS SPINNER TO SPIN DRY EXCESS WATER, EXTENDING THE SHELF-LIFE OF THE PRODUCT. SMALL FARMS SELLING GREENS NEED AN AFFORDABLE AND EFFICIENT GREENS SPINNER OPTION TO REDUCE THEIR POSTHARVEST HANDLING COSTS AS CURRENT PRODUCTS ON THE MARKET ARE EITHER TOO SMALL--CREATING BOTTLENECKS AND HIGH LABOR COSTS, OR TOO LARGE--LEADING TO PURCHASING BARRIERS AND COST INEFFICIENCIES. JOHNNY'S SELECTED SEEDS (JOHNNY'S) PROPOSES TO DEVELOP A COST-EFFECTIVE, LABOR-SAVING, AND HYGIENIC ELECTRIC GREENS SPINNER FOR SMALL FARMS THAT WILL VASTLY IMPROVE HANDLING CAPACITY FOR GREENS.PROJECT OBJECTIVES. THE GOAL OF THIS PHASE II EFFORT IS TO COMMERCIALIZE A MID-CAPACITY, ELECTRIC GREENS SPINNER THROUGH THREE MAIN OBJECTIVES: 1) CREATE A BETA I PROTOTYPE FOR TESTING AND ON-FARM TRIALS, 2) COMPLETE A LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS, AND 3) CREATE A BETA II PROTOTYPE FOR REGULATORY CERTIFICATION IN PREPARATION FOR COMMERCIALIZATION.DESCRIPTION OF PHASE II EFFORT. JOHNNY'S WILL BUILD ON THE ALPHA PROTOTYPE VARIATIONS FABRICATED DURING PHASE I TO CREATE A BETA I. THE TEAM WILL PERFORM RELIABILITY AND DURABILITY TESTING ON BETA I AND FIELD TESTING AT SEVERAL U.S. FARMS. JOHNNY'S WILL IMPLEMENT A COMPONENT AND PRODUCT PACKAGING DESIGN EVALUATION, WAREHOUSING AND DISTRIBUTION ANALYSIS, AND CUSTOMER SURVEY TO COMPLETE A LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS FOR ITS GREENS SPINNER. UTILIZING THE BETA I TESTING RESULTS AND LCA, THE TEAM WILL FABRICATE THE BETA II. BETA II WILL UNDERGO CERTIFICATION TESTING, MEET ALL WARRANTY REQUIREMENTS, AND INCLUDE COST-EFFECTIVE ASSEMBLY AND PACKAGING CONSIDERATIONS.ANTICIPATED RESULTS AND POTENTIAL COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS. THIS PROJECT WILL RESULT IN A MID-CAPACITY, ELECTRIC GREENS SPINNER READY FOR SALE INTO THE MARKETPLACE. THIS NEW PRODUCT WILL HELP LOWER SMALL FARMERS' PRODUCTION COSTS BY INCREASING THEIR POST-HARVEST HANDLING EFFICIENCY, ENABLING THEM TO REALIZE INCREASED PROFIT MARGINS ON THEIR GREENS SALES AND THEREBY PRICE THEIR PRODUCTS MORE COMPETITIVELY. IN ADDITION, SMALL FARMS COULD USE JOHNNY'S GREENS SPINNER TO EXPAND THEIR OPERATIONS TO SATISFY DEMAND FOR LOCAL FOOD.JOHNNY'S HAS A MORE THAN 40-YEAR HISTORY OF DEVELOPING NEW SEEDS AND TOOLS TO BENEFIT SMALL FARMS THAT WILL HELP ENSURE THE SUCCESS OF THIS PROJECT. THERE ARE MORE THAN 30,000 FARMS SELLING GREENS IN THE U.S. AND CANADA THAT WILL BE THE TARGET MARKET FOR THE GREENS SPINNER. JOHNNY'S HAS DETERMINED THAT MORE THAN 8,000 OF ITS EXISTING CUSTOMERS WILL BE IN THE MARKET FOR A GREENS SPINNER IN THE NEXT FIVE YEARS. THIS PROJECT WILL HELP JOHNNY'S MAINTAIN ITS POSITION AS A LEADING INNOVATOR FOR SMALL FARMS AND WILL ENABLE FARMS SELLING GREENS TO REDUCE COSTS AND ACHIEVE GREATER PROFITS.

REAP RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEM (RES) GRANT UNRESTRICTED AMOUNT

MULTI-DISCIPLINARY COLLABORATION AND TRAINING FOR SYSTEMIC CHANGE, MORE EFFECTIVE SERVICES, AND INCREASED ACCESSIBILITY OF SERVICES FOR DISABLED VICT

TO CAPITALIZE ON THE STRENGTH OF STUDENT SOCIETIES AT UNIVERSITY CAMPUSES IN PAKISTAN, INDIA, SRI LANKA, NEPAL AND BANGLADESH TO ENCOURAGE STUDENT ACTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE.

AN ESTIMATED 38 FOSTER GRANDPARENTS WILL SERVE. OF THIS NUMBER, AN ESTIMATED 38 FOSTER GRANDPARENTS WILL BE PLACED IN OUTCOME ASSIGNMENTS. SOME OF THEIR ACTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE TUTORING, READING, AND DOING ACTIVITIES WITH THE YOUTH. THE PRIMARY FOCUS AREA OF THIS PROJECT IS EDUCATION. AT THE END OF THE THREE-YEAR GRANT, EACH STUDENT SERVED WILL INCREASED POSITIVE ATTITUDES TOWARDS EDUCATION AND SCHOOL. THE CNCS FEDERAL INVESTMENT OF $227,904 WILL BE SUPPLEMENTED BY $43,854.

TO ENABLE FILMMAKERS TO PRODUCE CONTENT THAT CONTRIBUTE TO CIVILIAN REGIONAL STABILITY THROUGH PEACEFUL UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN PAKISTAN AND INDIA.

SEEDSTER TECHNOLOGY FOR MORE SEED RECOVERY LESS IMPURITIES AND FASTER GROUND SPEED HARVESTING CAMELINA FOR BIODIESEL FEEDSTOCK

TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

RURAL SELF-HELP HOUSING TECHNICAL ASSIST

RURAL SELF-HELP HOUSING TECHNICAL ASSIST

A TRACK II PROGRAM FOR PAKISTANI AND INDIAN YOUTH WHICH FOCUSES ON LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FOR SOCIAL INCLUSION

SECOND CHANCE REENTRY INITIATIVE MENTORING PROGRAM (SCRIMP)

RENEWABLE ENERGY GRANTS

NATIVE SEEDS SEARCH COMMUNITY SEED SAVERS PROJECT

TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FUNDS FOR THE SEEDS OF PEACE TO BRING 22 EGYPTIAN SEEDS TO THE SEEDS OF PEACE INTERNATIONAL CAMP IN MAINE FROM JUNE 25 THROUGH JUL

THIS AWARD FUNDS THE APPROVED 2024?25 FGP PROGRAM. YOUR 2024?25 STATUTORY MATCH IS 10% AND YOUR BUDGETARY MATCH IS 17.34%. THIS AWARD IS APPROVED TO ADD $2,500 IN ONE-TIME ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR TRAVEL RELATED TO TRAINING IN FY 24.

REAP RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEM (RES) GRANT UNRESTRICTED AMOUNT - IRA 24/31

SEC. 9007 REAP-RENEW ENERGY SYS GRANTS (MAN)

FY14 PLASTIC LUMBER/PYRAMID POINT TRAIL REHAB, P14AC00249, $105,000

JOHNNY'S SELECTED SEEDS, BASED IN RURAL CENTRAL MAINE, IS A LEADER IN SERVING GARDENERS AND COMMERCIAL FARMERS WITH HIGH QUALITY SEEDS AND FIELD-TESTED TOOLS AND SUPPLIES. JOHNNY'S IS A 100% EMPLOYEE-OWNED COMPANY, EMPLOYING OVER 100 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES AND 50 SEASONAL EMPLOYEES. THE COMPANY TRIALS ALL TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT IT SELLS ON ITS 40-ACRE CERTIFIED-ORGANIC RESEARCH FARM, AND DEVELOPS NEW PRODUCTS BASED ON CUSTOMER FEEDBACK IN ITS PRODUCT DESIGN SHOP.IN THE PROPOSED PHASE I EFFORT, JOHNNY'S SELECTED SEEDS (JOHNNY'S) WILL DEVELOP AN ELECTRIC GREENS SPINNER FOR SMALL AND MID-SIZE FARMS GROWING LEAFY GREENS THAT WILL IMPROVE DRYING EFFICIENCY. THE PROPOSED GREENS SPINNER WILL FOLLOW A HYGIENIC DESIGN TO IMPROVE FOOD SAFETY AND WILL VASTLY IMPROVE THE HANDLING OF LEAFY GREENS, WHICH RELIES ON LABOR INPUTS TO HARVEST, WASH, DRY, AND PACKAGE GREENS IN SMALL-SCALE SETTINGS. A MID-SCALE ELECTRIC SPINNER WILL GREATLY REDUCE LABOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH POSTHARVEST HANDLINGAND INCREASE EFFICIENCY, THEREBY ENABLING FARMERS TO PRODUCE MORE OUTPUT AND IMPROVE THE PROFITABILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY OF THEIR OPERATIONS.AS A PART OF THIS PROJECT, JOHNNY'S WILL DESIGN AND FABRICATE A PROTOTYPE MID-CAPACITY ELECTRIC GREENS SPINNER AND PREPARE A MANUFACTURING STRATEGY CAPABLE OF MEETING PRODUCT DEMAND. THIS WORK WILL SERVE AS THE FOUNDATION FOR PRODUCTION AND COMMERCIALIZATION OF NEW FARM EQUIPMENT, WHICH WE ANTICIPATE WILL ALSO BENEFIT THE FABRICATORS AND SUPPLIERS INVOLVED IN THE MANUFACTURING OF THE FINAL PRODUCT

HEALTHY OILSEEDS IS A SMALL FAMILYOWNED BUSINESS THAT PROCESSES FLAXSEED HEMPSEED BORAGE AND OTHER MINOR OILSEEDS. THIS PROJECT WILL PURCHASE AN ADDITIONAL HEAD PRESS TO INCREASE PRODUCTION CAPACITY. THE EXPANSION WILL PROVIDE A LARGER ORGANIC MARKET FOR ORGANIC PRODUCERS TO HAVE ANOTHER PLACE TO SELL AND MARKET THEIR ORGANIC CROPS. THE UPPER MIDWEST IS THE KEY GROWING AREA FOR ORGANIC SPECIALTY OILSEEDS WITH HEALTHY OILSEEDS BEING IN THE UPPER MIDWEST AND BUYING DIRECTLY FROM THE PRODUCER. THERE IS GREAT DEMAND FOR HEALTHY OILSEEDS ORGANIC FLAXSEED AND HEMPSEED OIL PRODUCTS GROWN AND PROCESSED IN THE UNITED STATES AND THEY CAN SUPPLY THESE PRODUCTS THAT ARE CERTIFIED USDA ORGANIC AND PRIMUS FOOD SAFETY CERTIFIED. THE PROJECT WILL HELP SUPPLY THE CONSUMER DEMAND AND CREATE A CLEAR MARKET CHANNEL FOR ORGANIC PRODUCTION OF OILSEEDS TO BE PROCESSED CLOSE TO WHERE THE SEEDS ARE GROWN.

RURAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE GRANTS

CN FARM TO SCHOOL SUPPLEMENTAL

H6620100057 PLATTE RIVER CAMPGROUND

CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

RURAL HEALTH OUTREACH SPECIAL INITIATIVE

FEASIBILITY TEST OF SEEDSTER TECHNOLOGY TO IMPROVE QUANTITY AND QUALITY OF CARROT AND YARROW SEED

HOMELESS ASSISTANCE

HOMELESS ASSISTANCE

HOMELESS ASSISTANCE

PARTNERSHIP TO GROW OUT LOW STOCK SEED VARIETIES FOR SUBMISSION TO NS/S BY THE NATIONAL PLANT GERMPLASM SYSTEM FOR THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE OF GROWING OUT AND AUGMENTING THE CURRENT LOW STOCK WITHIN THE COLLECTION.

SEEDSTER TECHNOLOGY FOR MORE SEED RECOVERY, LESS IMPURITIES, AND FASTER GROUND SPEED HARVESTING CAMELINA AND CANOLA FOR BIODIESEL FEEDSTOCK

TEACHING TRADITIONAL BUILDING SKILLS - SLBE SEEDS

DEFRAY COSTS FOR PROJECT "CROSS-BORDER WORK CEMENTING IN-REGION RELATIONSHIPS" JOINT PROGRAM COSTS PDJ & PDTLV.

FY16 PLC - REPAIR PRCG TENT PADS, REPAIR ALLIGATOR HILL STORM DAMAGE

TO INCREASE ABILITY OF WESTERN INDIAN EDUCATORS TO LEAD INTERFAITH DIALOGUE ACTIVITIES AMONGST STUDENTS AND IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.

SEEDS HOPE YOUTH CREW - RESTORE MASONRY

ESTABLISH SEEDS YCC CREW TO ASSIST KEWEENAW NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK HERITAGE SITES AND PARTNERS

ARRA 14 1035 SLBE 25945 REPAIR DETERIORATING TRAILS SLBE

SEC. 9007 REAP-RENEW ENERGY SYS GRANTS (MAN)

ARRA TAS::14 1035:: TAS RECOVERY SLBE PMIS 147984 CONTROL INVASIVE SPECIES SLBE

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE: SYNCHRONIZE INDUSTRY, ACADEMIA, U.S. GOVERNMENT, AND IMPACTED COMMUNITIES TO IDENTIFY, PRIORITIZE, FUND, AND EXECUTE STRATEGIC AND OPERATIONAL CAMPAIGNS TO COMBAT ILLEGAL, UNREPORTED, AND UNREGULATED FISHING (IUUF). ACCORDING TO THE PRESIDENTIALLY SIGNED WHITE HOUSE MEMORANDUM PUBLISHED ON JUNE 27, 2022, IUUF SIGNIFICANTLY CONTRIBUTES TO THE COLLAPSE OF GLOBAL FISHERIES, WHICH ARE CRITICAL TO THE ECONOMIC GROWTH, FOOD SYSTEMS, AND ECOSYSTEMS OF NUMEROUS COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD. IUUF UNDERMINES U.S. COMPETITIVENESS, NATIONAL SECURITY, FISHERIES SUSTAINABILITY, THE LIVELIHOODS AND HUMAN RIGHTS OF FISHERS AROUND THE WORLD AND WILL EXACERBATE THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIOECONOMIC EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE.TO ADDRESS THESE CHALLENGES, THE PRESIDENT DIRECTS AGENCIES TO USE THE FULL RANGE OF EXISTING CONSERVATION, LABOR, TRADE, ECONOMIC, DIPLOMATIC, LAW ENFORCEMENT, AND NATIONAL SECURITY AUTHORITIES. THE SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC AND EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT SOLUTIONS (SEEDS)INSTITUTE'S IUUF INNOVATION ENGINE WILL SUPPORT THE PRESIDENT'S GUIDANCE BY ESTABLISHING A CENTER OF EXCELLENCE TO OVERCOME REGIONAL, NATIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL SECURITY, SOCIOECONOMIC, AND INDUSTRY CHALLENGES AND CO-CREATE SOLUTIONS FOR EMERGING MARKETS AND CONTESTED ENVIRONMENTS.SEEDS INSTITUTE BACKGROUND: SEEDS INSTITUTE IS A RECENTLY INCORPORATED AND TAX-EXEMPT NONPROFIT 501(C)3 WITH THE MISSION TO ADDRESS KEY WHOLE-OF-NATION, INTERAGENCY STRATEGIC AREAS OF FOCUS, INCLUDING SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY, FOOD SECURITY, CRITICAL MINERALS AND NATURAL RESOURCES, ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT, AND DIGITAL SOLUTIONS, WHILE PROMOTING AND ACCELERATING SUSTAINABILITY, INNOVATION, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES AT HOME AND ABROAD. SEEDS IS COMMITTED TO THE FOLLOWING TENETS:ADDRESSING GLOBAL COMPETITIVENESS IN STRATEGIC PRIORITY AREAS FOR THE U.S. AND GLOBALLY WITH PARTNER NATIONS IN AFRICACOMMITMENT TO DEIA AND TO BRINGING OPPORTUNITY, EDUCATION AND UPSKILLING TO DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES AND POPULATIONS.DEDICATION TO THE ADVANCEMENT OF INNOVATION IN BIO-BASED, SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS TO INCREASE COMPETITIVENESS, ADVANCE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND PRESERVE SCARCE NATURAL RESOURCESPURSUIT OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR STRATEGIC ADVANTAGE IN EMERGING OR RE-EMERGING INDUSTRIESSEEDS ENGAGEMENT MODEL IS BASED ON PUBLIC-PRIVATE-ACADEMIA PARTNERSHIPS TO IDENTIFY AND ADDRESS CRITICAL NEEDS FOR INNOVATION AND EXECUTE COLLABORATIVELY TO SOLVE PROBLEMS. THE FIGURE BELOW DESCRIBES THE SEEDS ECOSYSTEM, ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE, AND LEADERSHIP AND PARTNER NETWORK.WHILE SEEDS INSTITUTE WAS RECENTLY CODIFIED AS AN ENTITY, THE SEEDS INITIATIVE AND THE CONSORTIUM BEING DEVELOPED IS MORE THAN TWO YEARS IN THE MAKING. SINCE SEEDS INFORMAL INCEPTION IN SPRING OF 2021, THE GROUP HAS HOSTED FOUR (4) LARGE-SCALE EVENTS AT NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY, THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA (TWICE), AND MOST RECENTLY, NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY IN FEBRUARY 2022.THE FEBRUARY SEEDS S,UMMIT AT N.C. STATE UNIVERSITY CONVENED 75 INTERESTED INDIVIDUALS REPRESENTING DOZENS OF FEDERAL AGENCIES, PRIVATE INDUSTRY, AND UNIVERSITIES SEEKING TO UNDERSTAND WHAT IS BEING DONE TO ADDRESS FOOD INSECURITY IN THE U.S AND ACROSS THE GLOBE. BASED ON THE INFORMATION SHARED AND RELATIONSHIPS BUILT DURING THAT MEETING, THE GROUP COLLECTIVELY MOBILIZED TO IDENTIFY TARGETED STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS FOOD INSECURITY THROUGH FOCUSING OUR EFFORTS ON SEAFOOD SECURITY, FOOD SUPPLY CHAINS, AND IUUF.THROUGH FOLLOW-ON EFFORTS BORN OUT OF THE OUTCOMES AND NEXT STEPS OF THE NCSU EVENT, SEEDS HAS FORMALIZED SUPPORT AND GARNERED ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FROM NEW STAKEHOLDERS, GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, AND LIKE-MINDED PRIVATE COMPANIES.THIS PROGRESS CULMINATED IN A SUCCESSFUL MEETING ON JULY 29, 2022 WITH SECRETARY VILSACK AT USDA HEADQUARTERS, AND OUR PROPOSED CONFERENCE IS THE NEXT STEP IN DEVELOPING OUR WHOLE-OF-NATION APPROACH TO PROVIDING SOLUTIONS TO CURRENT IUUF ISSUES, MITIGATING FUTURE THREATS, AND ADDRESSING U.S. SEAFOOD COMPETITIVENESS AND SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY.CONFERENCE LOCATION: MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY, STARKVILLE, MSPROPOSED NUMBER OF ATTENDEES: 50-75KEY PERSONNEL PROFILES: DR. ANTONIO BOYLE, DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY - DR. BOYLE REPRESENTS DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY'S COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES - DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES MANAGEMENT AND HAS VERY CLOSE RELATIONSHIPS WITH ALL OF THE 1890 AND 1862 LAND GRANT UNIVERSITIES, REPRESENTING A NETWORK OF MORE THAN 3000 SCIENTISTS. TWO KEY RESEARCHERS FOR DESU - AND ATTENDEES TO THE CONFERENCE - WILL BE PROFESSORS GULNIHAL OSBAY, PH.D, IN FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE AND DWAYNE FOX, PH.D. - FISHERIES AND AQUATIC SYSTEMS.DR. SHANE WARREN, MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY - DR. WARREN IS DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF THE MSU INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE, WHICH WORKS CLOSELY WITH THE MSU'S GLOBAL CENTER FOR AQUATIC SECURITY AND USAID FUNDED FEED THE FUTURE INNOVATION LAB FOR FISH. DR. MARK LAWRENCE IS HEAD OF THAT LAB AND WILL ATTEND THE CONFERENCE AS WELL. WE CAN PROVIDE NAMES OF OTHER SUPPORTING INDIVIDUALS AT MSU AS NEEDED AND WILL INCLUDE AS PART OF THE TEAM IN THE PROPOSAL.DR. DAVID ELLIS, ELLIS ANALYTICS, INC. - DR. ELLIS LEADS THE APPLIED RESEARCH PROGRAM AT THE JOINT SPECIAL OPERATIONS UNIVERSITY IN TAMPA AND HAS FOCUSED ON IUUF FOR YEARS. DR. ELLIS IS ALSO CLOSELY CONNECTED WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND COASTAL LAB, WHO WE WILL INVITE TO THE CONFERENCE AS WELLJARVIS GREEN AND DEE CARRINGTON, OCEANS 97, LLC - MR. GREEN AND MS. CARRINGTONARE PRINCIPALS IN A VERTICALLY INTEGRATED SEAFOOD HARVEST, PROCESSING, AND DISTRIBUTION COMPANY CALLED OCEANS 97 AND IS DEEPLY TIED TO EAST COAST AND GULF FISHERIES AND FISH PROCESSORS AND ASSOCIATIONS LIKE THE AUDUBON INSTITUTE AND SHRIMP PROCESSORS OF AMERICA. ONE OF HIS AQUACULTURE MENTORS IS DR. JEN BENDER, PH D. FROM UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS - LOWELL, WHO WILL BE INVITED TO THE EVENT. JARVIS AND HIS TEAM ARE ALSO COORDINATING SEEDS IUUF EFFORTS IN SOMALILAND AND NI,GERIA ON THE PRIVATE INDUSTRY SIDE.DR. UBONG UDOYEN, ONE2ONE TELEHEALTH - DR. UDOYEN IS A KEY STAKEHOLDER IN A STRATEGIC SEEDS FISHERIES INNOVATION AND ACCELERATION PROJECT IN SOUTHERN NIGERIA AND IS CLOSELY CONNECTED WITH STATE GOVERNMENT PARTNERS THERE IN ADDITION TO THE LOCAL FISHERIES COMMUNITY. DR. UDOYEN IS AN ASSISTANT PROFESSOR AT YALE UNIVERSITY.ADMINISTRATOR ALLEN THOMAS, U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - MR. THOMAS IS REGION IV ADMINISTRATOR FOR SBA AND HAS DEEP REACH INTO THE EASTERN NC AND SOUTHEASTERN FISHERIES INDUSTRIES, AQUACULTURE AND AGRICULTURAL COMMUNITIES, AS WELL AS LOCAL AND STATE GOVERNMENT ENTITIES, INCLUDING THE NC DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES.DR. NESET HIKMET, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND COMPUTING, TOM'S CREEK FAMILY FARMS - DR. HIKMETOWNS AND OPERATES A 170 ACRE AQUAPONICS AND AGRICULTURAL FARM IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND IS AN APPLIED SCIENCE TECHNOLOGIST WHO DEVELOPS INNOVATIVE DATA MEASUREMENT, MONITORING, AND CAPTURE METHODOLOGIES FOR AGRICULTURAL SOLUTIONS.MORRIS FISH FARMSIS ANOTHER COLLABORATING ENTITY SITUATED IN EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA WHO WILL BE INSTRUMENTAL IN PILOTING AND FULL-SCALE ROLLOUT OF AQUACULTURE INNOVATIONSIN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE,OTHER MEMBERS OF OUR TEAMBRING INSIGHTS ON THE DIGITAL INNOVATION, SUPPLY CHAIN OPTIMIZATION AND ILLUMINATION, RETAIL/WHOLESALE COMMERCIALIZATION AND MARKETING SIDE, AS WELL AS EDUCATION AND OUTREACH BOTH DOMESTICALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY

SEC. 9007 REAP-RENEW ENERGY SYS GRANTS (MAN)

RCDG - VALUE-ADDED PRODUCT MARKET DEVELOPMENT GRANTS

YCC CREW - KEWE NHP HERITAGE SITES

FY15 CENTENNIAL YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS TO ASSIST KEWE HERITAGE SITES

TO SUPPORT "ARAB RHYTHM AND MELODY: A MUSIC INSTRUCTION AND MUSIC APPRECIATION PROGRAM."

TO SUPPORT ARABIC RHYTHMS: A PERCUSSION INSTRUCTION AND MUSIC APPRECIATION PROGRAM.

YOUTH HOPE CREW - WEATHERIZE HQ WINDOWS AND IMPROVE BASEMENT SAFETY - SEEDS KEWE

TO SUPPORT ARABIC RHYTHMS: A PERCUSSION INSTRUCTION AND MUSIC APPRECIATION PROGRAM.

REHABILITATE TWO RUSTIC CAMPGROUNDS AT SLBE TO ENHANCE VISITOR EXPERIENCE, FY2020, $33,999.99

MAN. VALUE-ADDED AG PMDG-BEG & SOC DISADV FARMERS & RANCHERS

YOUTH CREW - REPAIR MOSQUITO RIVER TRAIL - PIRO

REAP RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEM (RES) GRANT UNRESTRICTED AMOUNT - IRA 24/31

REPAIR TWELVE MILE BEACH TO LOG SLIDE TRAIL CREW- PIRO

SUPPORT COSTS FOR THE GATHER INITIATIVE PROGRAM.

NATURAL LEADERS PROGRAM - PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF YOUTH CORPS - SLBE

TO SUPPORT IN-SCHOOL AND AFTER-SCHOOL INSTRUCTION IN ARAB PERCUSSION, MELODY, AND SINGING AND PRESENTATIONS OF CLASSICAL ARAB MUSIC BY THE ARABESQUE

SLBE, P14AC00250, TEACHING TRADITIONAL BUILDING/LANDSCAPING SKILLS AND TRAINING, $28,500

SEC. 9007 REAP-ENERGY EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENTS GRANTS (MAN)

SEEDS CREW AT SHIAWASSEE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

CENTENNIAL CHALLENGE REFURBISH FAUST LOG CABIN WINDOWS

P13AC00943, INITITAL OBLIGATON, SEEDS YOUTH GROUP, FY13 $25,500

TO SUPPORT INSTRUCTION IN SUMMER CAMPS AND YEAR-ROUND OUT-OF-SCHOOLS TIME IN ARAB MUSIC , THEATER, DANCE, AND STORYTELLING.

FY15 YPP FUND, TEACHING TRADITIONAL BUILDING/LANDSCAPE SKILLS TRAINING PROJECT

RCDG - VALUE-ADDED PRODUCT MARKET DEVELOPMENT GRANTS

PLC - REPAIR PLATTE PLAINS TRAIL SANDY SPOTS, SEEDS YOUTH CREW FY15

SEC 9007 REAP-RENEW ENERGY SYSTEMS GRANTS, $20,000 OR LESS (MAN)

THIS GRANT SUPPORTS THE COSTS INCURRED TO IMPLEMENT MEASURES TO RESPOND TO THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS 2019 (COVID-19), WHICH MAY INCLUDE WORKPLACE SAFETY, MARKET PIVOTS, RETROFITTING FACILITIES, TRANSPORTATION, WORKER HOUSING, AND MEDICAL EXPENSES. IT PROVIDES NEEDED RELIEF TO THE FOOD PROCESSORS, DISTRIBUTORS, FARMERS MARKETS, AND PRODUCERS FOR THEIR COSTS INCURRED BETWEEN JANUARY 27, 2020, THE DATE UPON WHICH THE PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE (HHS) UNDER SECTION 319 OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT, AND DECEMBER 31, 2021. BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE EMPLOYEES OF THE FOOD PROCESSORS, DISTRIBUTORS, FARMERS MARKETS, AND PRODUCERS.

THIS GRANT SUPPORTS THE COSTS INCURRED TO IMPLEMENT MEASURES TO RESPOND TO THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS 2019 (COVID-19), WHICH MAY INCLUDE WORKPLACE SAFETY, MARKET PIVOTS, RETROFITTING FACILITIES, TRANSPORTATION, WORKER HOUSING, AND MEDICAL EXPENSES. IT PROVIDES NEEDED RELIEF TO THE FOOD PROCESSORS, DISTRIBUTORS, FARMERS MARKETS, AND PRODUCERS FOR THEIR COSTS INCURRED BETWEEN JANUARY 27, 2020, THE DATE UPON WHICH THE PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE (HHS) UNDER SECTION 319 OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT, AND DECEMBER 31, 2021. BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE EMPLOYEES OF THE FOOD PROCESSORS, DISTRIBUTORS, FARMERS MARKETS, AND PRODUCERS.

NURTURING OUR SEEDS - PANDEMIC RESPONSE AND SAFETY GRANTS PROGRAM APPLICATION

THIS GRANT SUPPORTS THE COSTS INCURRED TO IMPLEMENT MEASURES TO RESPOND TO THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS 2019 (COVID-19), WHICH MAY INCLUDE WORKPLACE SAFETY, MARKET PIVOTS, RETROFITTING FACILITIES, TRANSPORTATION, WORKER HOUSING, AND MEDICAL EXPENSES. IT PROVIDES NEEDED RELIEF TO THE FOOD PROCESSORS, DISTRIBUTORS, FARMERS MARKETS, AND PRODUCERS FOR THEIR COSTS INCURRED BETWEEN JANUARY 27, 2020, THE DATE UPON WHICH THE PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE (HHS) UNDER SECTION 319 OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT, AND DECEMBER 31, 2021. BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE EMPLOYEES OF THE FOOD PROCESSORS, DISTRIBUTORS, FARMERS MARKETS, AND PRODUCERS.

THIS GRANT SUPPORTS THE COSTS INCURRED TO IMPLEMENT MEASURES TO RESPOND TO THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS 2019 (COVID-19), WHICH MAY INCLUDE WORKPLACE SAFETY, MARKET PIVOTS, RETROFITTING FACILITIES, TRANSPORTATION, WORKER HOUSING, AND MEDICAL EXPENSES. IT PROVIDES NEEDED RELIEF TO THE FOOD PROCESSORS, DISTRIBUTORS, FARMERS MARKETS, AND PRODUCERS FOR THEIR COSTS INCURRED BETWEEN JANUARY 27, 2020, THE DATE UPON WHICH THE PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE (HHS) UNDER SECTION 319 OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT, AND DECEMBER 31, 2021. BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE EMPLOYEES OF THE FOOD PROCESSORS, DISTRIBUTORS, FARMERS MARKETS, AND PRODUCERS.

THIS GRANT SUPPORTS THE COSTS INCURRED TO IMPLEMENT MEASURES TO RESPOND TO THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS 2019 (COVID-19), WHICH MAY INCLUDE WORKPLACE SAFETY, MARKET PIVOTS, RETROFITTING FACILITIES, TRANSPORTATION, WORKER HOUSING, AND MEDICAL EXPENSES. IT PROVIDES NEEDED RELIEF TO THE FOOD PROCESSORS, DISTRIBUTORS, FARMERS MARKETS, AND PRODUCERS FOR THEIR COSTS INCURRED BETWEEN JANUARY 27, 2020, THE DATE UPON WHICH THE PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE (HHS) UNDER SECTION 319 OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT, AND DECEMBER 31, 2021. BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE EMPLOYEES OF THE FOOD PROCESSORS, DISTRIBUTORS, FARMERS MARKETS, AND PRODUCERS.

THIS GRANT SUPPORTS THE COSTS INCURRED TO IMPLEMENT MEASURES TO RESPOND TO THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS 2019 (COVID-19), WHICH MAY INCLUDE WORKPLACE SAFETY, MARKET PIVOTS, RETROFITTING FACILITIES, TRANSPORTATION, WORKER HOUSING, AND MEDICAL EXPENSES. IT PROVIDES NEEDED RELIEF TO THE FOOD PROCESSORS, DISTRIBUTORS, FARMERS MARKETS, AND PRODUCERS FOR THEIR COSTS INCURRED BETWEEN JANUARY 27, 2020, THE DATE UPON WHICH THE PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE (HHS) UNDER SECTION 319 OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT, AND DECEMBER 31, 2021. BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE EMPLOYEES OF THE FOOD PROCESSORS, DISTRIBUTORS, FARMERS MARKETS, AND PRODUCERS.

TO SUPPORT INCREASING THE EXISTING HOURS OF AFTER-SCHOOL INSTRUCTION AND WORKSHOPS IN ARABIC MUSIC FOR STUDENTS AT MOFFET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.

SEC 9007 REAP-RENEW ENERGY SYSTEMS GRANTS, $20,000 OR LESS (MAN)

THIS GRANT SUPPORTS THE COSTS INCURRED TO IMPLEMENT MEASURES TO RESPOND TO THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS 2019 (COVID-19), WHICH MAY INCLUDE WORKPLACE SAFETY, MARKET PIVOTS, RETROFITTING FACILITIES, TRANSPORTATION, WORKER HOUSING, AND MEDICAL EXPENSES. IT PROVIDES NEEDED RELIEF TO THE FOOD PROCESSORS, DISTRIBUTORS, FARMERS MARKETS, AND PRODUCERS FOR THEIR COSTS INCURRED BETWEEN JANUARY 27, 2020, THE DATE UPON WHICH THE PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE (HHS) UNDER SECTION 319 OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT, AND DECEMBER 31, 2021. BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE EMPLOYEES OF THE FOOD PROCESSORS, DISTRIBUTORS, FARMERS MARKETS, AND PRODUCERS.

THIS GRANT SUPPORTS THE COSTS INCURRED TO IMPLEMENT MEASURES TO RESPOND TO THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS 2019 (COVID-19), WHICH MAY INCLUDE WORKPLACE SAFETY, MARKET PIVOTS, RETROFITTING FACILITIES, TRANSPORTATION, WORKER HOUSING, AND MEDICAL EXPENSES. IT PROVIDES NEEDED RELIEF TO THE FOOD PROCESSORS, DISTRIBUTORS, FARMERS MARKETS, AND PRODUCERS FOR THEIR COSTS INCURRED BETWEEN JANUARY 27, 2020, THE DATE UPON WHICH THE PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE (HHS) UNDER SECTION 319 OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT, AND DECEMBER 31, 2021. BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE EMPLOYEES OF THE FOOD PROCESSORS, DISTRIBUTORS, FARMERS MARKETS, AND PRODUCERS.

THIS GRANT SUPPORTS THE COSTS INCURRED TO IMPLEMENT MEASURES TO RESPOND TO THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS 2019 (COVID-19), WHICH MAY INCLUDE WORKPLACE SAFETY, MARKET PIVOTS, RETROFITTING FACILITIES, TRANSPORTATION, WORKER HOUSING, AND MEDICAL EXPENSES. IT PROVIDES NEEDED RELIEF TO THE FOOD PROCESSORS, DISTRIBUTORS, FARMERS MARKETS, AND PRODUCERS FOR THEIR COSTS INCURRED BETWEEN JANUARY 27, 2020, THE DATE UPON WHICH THE PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE (HHS) UNDER SECTION 319 OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT, AND DECEMBER 31, 2021. BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE EMPLOYEES OF THE FOOD PROCESSORS, DISTRIBUTORS, FARMERS MARKETS, AND PRODUCERS.

SEC 9007 REAP-RENEW ENERGY SYSTEMS GRANTS, $20,000 OR LESS (DISC)

SEC 9007 REAP-RENEW ENERGY SYSTEMS GRANTS, $20,000 OR LESS (MAN)

TO FUND MENTORING AND TRAINING PROGRAMS. THE MENTORING PROGRAM WILL BE DELIVERED BY LEON SANDLER AND TRAINING PROGRAM BY PETER ANDREOU.

SEC. 9007 REAP-RENEW ENERGY SYS GRANTS (MAN)

TO CREATE A TRAINED PIPELINE OF LOCAL MENTORS ACROSS VARIOUS SECTORS TO FOSTER INNOVATION, SUPPORT ENTREPRENEURSHIP, AND ADDRESS SPECIFIC CHALLENGES FACED BY CYPRIOT RESEARCHERS IN THE COMMERCIALIZATION PROCESS.

SHIAWASSEE NWR SEEDS 2018 SUGGESTED VENDOR: SEEDS (829573497) HEADER TEXT: 7/19/2018 - THE PRIMARY POC FOR THIS ACTION IS LELAINA MUTH, HER CONTACT NUMBER IS (989) 607-6056. - LAB FUNDS UNDER THIS AWARD ARE TO BE USED TO PROVIDE JOBS FOR 4 AT RISK YOUTH AND 1 CREW LEADER WITHIN THE CITY OF SAGINAW COMMUNITY. THE CREW WILL FOCUS EFFORTS AT THE GREEN POINT AREA OF THE REFUGE (INCLUDING THE GERMANIA TRACT) HELPING TO RESTORE AND PROTECT NATIVE WILDLIFE HABITAT THROUGH PULLING AND HAND CUTTING INVASIVE PLANTS, POSTING VISITOR SIGNAGE, REMOVING DECAYING OR DAMAGED INFRASTRUCTURE, AND MAINTAINING VISITOR FACILITIES.

TO BUILD AN AWARENESS AND FACILITATION PROGRAM AIMED AT HIJRA INCLUSION IN INDIAN SOCIETY TO EMPOWER THEM ECONOMICALLY AND SOCIALLY, AS ALTERNATIVES TO THEIR TRADITIONAL LIVELIHOODS OF BEGGING AND SEX TRADE.

SEC 9007 REAP-RENEW ENERGY SYSTEMS GRANTS, $20,000 OR LESS (MAN)

GRANT FOR PROD OF ADV BIOFUEL

REAP ENERGY EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENT (EEI) GRANT $20K AND LESS

P13AC00459, FA SEEDS YCC 4 MAN CREW FOR 4 WEEKS TO REPAIR ALLIGATOR HILL TRAIL 13-PLC

DEFRAY COSTS FOR PROJECT" STRENGTHENING A NETWORK OF YOUNG ISRAELIS AND PALESTINIANS COMMITTED TO PEACE CREATING, AND SOCIAL & POLITICAL CHANGE.

SEC 9007 REAP-RENEW ENERGY SYSTEMS GRANTS, $20,000 OR LESS (MAN)

THIS GRANT SUPPORTS THE COSTS INCURRED TO IMPLEMENT MEASURES TO RESPOND TO THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS 2019 (COVID-19), WHICH MAY INCLUDE WORKPLACE SAFETY, MARKET PIVOTS, RETROFITTING FACILITIES, TRANSPORTATION, WORKER HOUSING, AND MEDICAL EXPENSES. IT PROVIDES NEEDED RELIEF TO THE FOOD PROCESSORS, DISTRIBUTORS, FARMERS MARKETS, AND PRODUCERS FOR THEIR COSTS INCURRED BETWEEN JANUARY 27, 2020, THE DATE UPON WHICH THE PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE (HHS) UNDER SECTION 319 OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT, AND DECEMBER 31, 2021. BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE EMPLOYEES OF THE FOOD PROCESSORS, DISTRIBUTORS, FARMERS MARKETS, AND PRODUCERS.

ADD PROJECT FUNDING

SEC 9007 REAP-RENEW ENERGY SYSTEMS GRANTS, $20,000 OR LESS (MAN)

TO SUPPORT THE PROJECT ENTITLED "COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM FOR ALUMNI".

TO SUPPORT AND ADVANCE ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND EFFORTS TO COMMERCIALIZE ACADEMIC RESEARCH IN CYPRUS, U.S. EMBASSY CYPRUS WILL ALLOCATE FUNDS TOWARDS HONORARIUM, ACCOMMODATION AND TRANSPORTATION OF FIVE AMERICAN EXPERTS ON THE ISSUE, DURING THEIR VISIT.

TO HOST MIT DESHPANDE CENTER INNOVATION MANAGER KAREN GOLMER. MS. GOLMER WILL DELIVER WORKSHOPS TO CYPRUS SEEDS ON MARKET DISCOVERY AND EXPLOITATION

THIS GRANT SUPPORTS THE COSTS INCURRED TO IMPLEMENT MEASURES TO RESPOND TO THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS 2019 (COVID-19), WHICH MAY INCLUDE WORKPLACE SAFETY, MARKET PIVOTS, RETROFITTING FACILITIES, TRANSPORTATION, WORKER HOUSING, AND MEDICAL EXPENSES. IT PROVIDES NEEDED RELIEF TO THE FOOD PROCESSORS, DISTRIBUTORS, FARMERS MARKETS, AND PRODUCERS FOR THEIR COSTS INCURRED BETWEEN JANUARY 27, 2020, THE DATE UPON WHICH THE PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE (HHS) UNDER SECTION 319 OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT, AND DECEMBER 31, 2021. BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE EMPLOYEES OF THE FOOD PROCESSORS, DISTRIBUTORS, FARMERS MARKETS, AND PRODUCERS.

ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY INCENTIVE PROGRAM

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE 21ST CENTURY CONSERVATION SERVICE CORPS PROGRAM

21 CSC YOUTH ENGAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT

REAP RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEM (RES) GRANT UNRESTRICTED AMOUNT

SEEDS MISSION IS TO IMPLEMENT LOCAL SOLUTIONS TO GLOBAL CHALLENGES AT THE INTERSECTION OF ECOLOGY, EDUCATION, AND DESIGN. THE PROPOSED VISTA PROJECT ALIGNS PRIMARILY WITH THE CNCS FOCUS AREAS OF EDUCATION, AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY. THE VISTA PROJECT WILL SEEK TO INCREASE THE CAPACITY OF SEEDS TO ENGAGE NEW PARTNERS AND VOLUNTEERS, IMPROVE OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCIES, DIVERSIFY ITS SOURCES OF REVENUE, AND PROVIDE BETTER LONG-LASTING OUTCOMES. THIS PROJECT WILL PRIMARILY BENEFIT 500 UNDERSERVED, OR "AT-RISK", RURAL YOUTH BY ENCOURAGING ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP, AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. SIX VISTA MEMBERS WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE GOALS OF THE PROJECT BY PERFORMING ACTIVITIES SUCH AS IMPROVING DATA AND MEDIA MANAGEMENT, INCREASING FUNDRAISING, AND FORGING STRONG COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS OVER THE COURSE OF THE PROGRAM. THIS PHASE OF CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT IS PROJECTED TO LAST FOR 2-4 YEARS DEPENDING ON THE SPEED OF PROGRESS INTEGRATION.

SEEDS MISSION IS TO PROVIDE LOCAL SOLUTIONS AND WORK AT THE INTERSECTION OF ECOLOGY, EDUCATION AND DESIGN. THE PROPOSED VISTA PROJECT ALIGNS WITH THREE OF THE CNCS FOCUS AREAS:ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY (YOUTH EMPLOYABILITY), EDUCATION (K12 SUCCESS), AND HEALTHY FUTURES (OBESITY PREVENTION AND ACCESS TO FOOD). THIS VISTA PROJECT GOAL IS TO IMPROVE ACADEMIC AND BEHAVIOR TRENDS IN INDIVIDUAL YOUTH AND PROVIDE AVENUES TOWARD SECONDARY SCHOOL AND EMPLOYMENT. WE EXPECT VISTA MEMBER EFFORTS TO DIRECTLY BENEFIT OVER 250 YOUNG PEOPLE WITH TARGETED, LONGITUDINAL IMPACT AND CREATE CAPACITY FOR THE ANCILLARY SUPPORT TO BENEFIT HUNDREDS OF ADDITIONAL STUDENTS AND THEIR LARGER FAMILIES. VISTA MEMBERS WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE GOALS OF THE PROJECT BY PERFORMING ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FUNDRAISING, RESEARCH, RESOURCE MAPPING, COORDINATION AND LOGISTICS FOR THE DURATION OF THE GRANT CYCLE. WHILE THE WORK IN THIS PROJECT AREA WILL NEVER BE COMPLETE, ANOTHER YEAR OF VISTA MEMBERS WILL CONTINUE TO BUILD THE CAPACITY OF OUR PROGRAM AREAS TO REACH MORE YOUTH AND CREATE GREATER IMPACT. WE ARE REQUESTING 12 TOTAL MEMBERS BROKEN INTO THE CATEGORIES OF 1 LEADER, 3 STANDARD, AND 8 COST SHARE VISTAS.

SEC. 9007 REAP-ENERGY EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENTS GRANTS (MAN)

TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM FOR VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DATING VIOLENCE AND STALKING AND THEIR CHILDREN