; (B) a nonprofit organization; (C) a unit of local government; (D) a Tribal government; (E) any school that serves any of grades kindergarten through grade 12; and (F) an institution of higher education. (2) Grants The Director may award competitive grants to eligible entities to support the development of urban agriculture and innovative production. (3) Funding priority In awarding grants under this subsection, priority shall be given to an eligible entity that uses and provides an evaluation of a grant received under this subsection— (A) to plan and construct gardens or nonprofit farms; (B) to operate community gardens or nonprofit farms that— (i) produce food for donation; (ii) have a demonstrated environmental benefit and educational component; and (iii) are part of community efforts to address local food security needs; (C) to educate a community on— (i) issues relating to food systems, including connections between rural farmers and urban communities; (ii) nutrition; (iii) environmental impacts, including pollinator health, soil fertility, composing, heat islands, and storm water runoff; and (iv) agricultural production, including pest and disease management; and (D) to provide multiple small dollar equity investments to help offset start-up costs relating to new production, land access, and equipment for new and beginning farmers who— (i) develop a 3-year business plan; (ii) live in the community in which they plan to farm