Community Food Projects (CFP) Competitive Grants Program
Program:
Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program (CFPCGP)Sustainable Development ProgramsSustainable Agriculture ProgramMarkets, Trade and PolicyIn FY 2020 and FY 2021, NIFA's CFP intends to solicit applications and fund two types of grants. The types are entitled (1) Community Food Projects (CFP) and (2) Planning Projects (PP). The purpose of the CFP is to support the development of projects with a one-time infusion of federal dollars to make such projects self-sustaining. CFPs are designed to create community-based food projects with objectives, activities and outcomes that are in alignment with Community Food Projects Competitive Grants Program (CFPCGP) primary goals. The purpose of a Planning Project (PP) is to complete a plan toward the improvement of community food security in keeping with the primary goals of the CFPCGP. PPs are to focus on a defined community and describe in detail the activities and outcomes of the planning project.
Apply for GrantView RFAWho Is Eligible to Apply:
Other or Additional Information (See below)
More on Eligibility:
Public food program service providers, tribal organizations, or private nonprofit entities, including gleaners (see Definitions in Part VIII, D of the RFA) are eligible to apply. Please refer to the CFP RFA for more information on eligibility.
Posted Date:
Thursday, December 17, 2020Closing Date:
Tuesday, May 4, 2021Other Due Date:
Applicant Comments Submit within six months from the issuance of this notice (NIFA may not consider comments received after the sixth month).
Funding Opportunity Number:
USDA-NIFA-CFP-007953
Previous fiscal year(s) RFA:
Estimated Total Program Funding:
$4,800,000
Percent of Applications Funded:
18%
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:
100% match required
Range of Awards:
$0 - $400,000
