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Community Food Projects (CFP) Competitive Grants Program

Program:
Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program (CFPCGP) | Sustainable Development Programs | Sustainable Agriculture Program | Markets, Trade & Policy

In FY 2019, 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 primary goals of the CFP are to: Meet the food needs of low-income individuals through food distribution, community outreach to assist in participation in Federally assisted nutrition programs, or improving access to food as part of a comprehensive service; Increase the self-reliance of communities in providing for the food needs of the communities; Promote comprehensive responses to local food access, farm, and nutrition issues; and Meet specific state, local or neighborhood food and agricultural needs including needs relating to: Equipment necessary for the efficient operation of a project; Planning for long-term solutions; or The creation of innovative marketing activities that mutually benefit agricultural producers and low-income consumers.

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Who 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). Please refer to the CFP RFA for more information on eligibility.
Posted Date:
Monday, April 22, 2019
For More Information Contact:
Jane Clary Loveless, Ph.D., RN
Closing Date:
Monday, June 3, 2019
Contact for Electronic Access Problems:
electronic@nifa.usda.gov
Other Due Date:
Funding Opportunity Number:
USDA-NIFA-CFP-006733
CFDA number:
10.225
Abstracts of Funded Projects:
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Estimated Total Program Funding:
$4,800,000
Percent of Applications Funded:
18%
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:
100% match required
Range of Awards:
$35,000 - $400,000