The southwest region food business center seeks to build local and regional food systems that providenew business opportunities and markets, address food insecurity, affordability, and access, while…
The southwest region food business center seeks to build local and regional food systems that providenew business opportunities and markets, address food insecurity, affordability, and access, while promoting inclusive and equitable economic viability of…
Subawards
Subrecipient
Amount
Awarded
Utah State UniversityUtah State University will collaborate with Regents of the University of California/UCANR as a key partner in the Southwest Regional Food Business Center. USU…
$856,618
Subrecipient not on record
By increasing our cold and dry good storage capacity, upgrading equipment, and purchasing high quality room dividers, we expect to meet increased need in our…
$49,674
Local First Arizona FoundationWill set up grant management software and CRM in collaboration with program manager, Monday.com. Will train state leads and serve as tech. support for CRM/…
$22,122
Suncoast Market Cooperative Inc.Objectives: 1. Develop a food supply chain that is built on value chain coordination When SunCoast opens its doors, we anticipate carrying products from over…
Valley Vision, Inc.Manage and host Business Builder web site. Provide ongoing access to training and award information. Maintain partner dashboard for state leads & federal…
$20,149
Project New VillageDevelop the Good Food District brand and accompanying brand strategy, and use it to market produce and value-added products to attract customers and increase…
$40,000
Aqua Crop LLCWe are requesting a Business Builder Grant to complete the purchase and launch of a solar-powered, electric grocery cart that will allow us to offer…
$30,000
Rhonda's Fresh ProduceOur business specializes in locally raised beef and fresh produce, serving (city), Utah, and surrounding communities. One of the biggest challenges we face is…
$32,823
Subrecipient not on record
The issue that is addressed is the time and size restrictions we face with our current equipment. Our turn around on pigs is 3 days and is not the best on the…
$50,000
Subrecipient not on record
The vacuum sealer and hydraulic stuffer will help us create a retail business that sells by the pound instead of the carcass. This makes our products readily…
$38,668
Oatman Flats Ranch LLCThe development of this project will help establish the first full scale commercial organic stone mill in Arizona. The immediate outcomes and impacts from…
$91,680
Rodney D. Mehring JR. DBA Blue Lizard FarmObjectives • Create a food corridor between Mesquite, Las Vegas, and Ely, NV. • To move and sell specialty crop produce and value- added products. • To increase…
$31,592
Chad TaggeThis project addresses the critical need for expanded cooler storage and in-house freeze-drying capabilities. Last year, (applicant)'s Early Alberta peach…
$98,253
Premium Meat Co., Inc.Project Description: (Businesses) expansion project addresses the need for modern equipment to improve production efficiency, product quality, and market reach.…
$44,582
Fallon Livestock ProcessingFLP will tackle a critical issue-a lack of cold storage for locally processed meat in rural Western Nevada. Essential for maintaining meat quality from…
$50,000
Argyle Acres Utah LLCBusiness has successfully grown its customer base and production capabilities, but our current delivery infrastructure limits our ability to meet demand.…
$88,350
Desert Moon Farms LLCOur small local mushroom farm has a very restricted delivery range because we can't afford a refrigerated delivery van. This project will help us obtain a…
$50,000
Nalwoodi Denzhone: Strength And Beauty CommunityThis project intends to reduce egg processing times to 1/12 of the current rates while maintaining or exceeding the current standards of quality. The success of…
$56,426
Subrecipient not on record
Because we share our kitchen, and because our commercial equipment is limited, we are limited in the amount of curry we can make and operate less efficiently…
$49,900
Cattlemen's ProcessingOur goal is to increase processing capacity by expanding our processing room to ideally fit our equipment and improve our processing flow. Processing flow…
$87,819
Subrecipient not on record
We are not able to meet customer demand for our smoked jerky, meat sticks, summer sausage and brats with the small-scale production equipment we currently have,…
$49,994
Department Of Agriculture NevadaCompliance Support Specialist position will assist small and medium-sized producers and processors to ensure that they are meeting state, county and/or…
$24,905
Subrecipient not on record
During our busy summer months, we are usually at capacity for cold storage in our current facility. We are also preparing for regional distribution; we will…
$65,662
Local First Arizona FoundationResilient Food Systems Director: will dedicate 50% of their time to coordinating Arizona’s overall food system efforts, including strategy implementation,…
$73,462
Practice GreenhealthHCWH will support the development of a cross-regional, Southwestern institutional network and increased market opportunities by directing health care…
$15,000
Community Alliance With Family FarmersCAFF will offer five unique Value-added Product services to small farmers across California during January 2024-December 2026. The core activities will…
$26,260
California Department Of Food & AgricultureServe as the main point of contact for the project and provide collaboration and coordination between CDFA and SWRFBC Provide facilitation support for WRFBC…
$62,741
California FarmlinkFarmLink will integrate FarmLink’s existing capital products to meet the Center’s goals through its proposed programming. (Primarily Year 1 and 2, with…
$40,000
Local First Arizona FoundationResilient Food Systems Director: will dedicate 50% of their time to coordinating Arizona’s overall food system efforts, including strategy implementation,…
$450,169
Diaspora Groceries LLCDiaspora Groceries will serve as a USDA Food Resource Hub to provide technical assistance and business development support for small and mid-size businesses…
$80,080
Kitchen Table AdvisorsOur program team will provide tailored, one-on-one advising support to historically marginalized farmers and ranchers in Northern and Central California,…
$70,471
San Diego Food System AllianceThe San Diego Food System Alliance's Local Food Economy Lab is a new program that centers equity and community ownership, and works to support the viability…
$212,718
Community PartnersProvide Technical assistance, including social media training, food safety training, government agency licensing support, financial accounting training.·…
$53,119
Community PartnersFacilitate SW USDA Regional Food Business Center supplier connections in California to major public food purchasing institutions across the state, in…
$49,231
Agriculture And Land-Based Traning AssociationALBA will participate in and supporting 125 past, current and newly launched organic farm business owners in the program. ALBA will work in tandem with key…
$48,393
Utah Department Of AgricultureUDAF will work directly with prospective and existing agribusinesses to increase understanding of regulatory requirements throughout the food system. The…
$135,521
Board Of Regents Of Nevada System Of Higher EducationNevada's low urban agriculture productivity and comparatively low investment in food and agriculture infrastructure has led to an over reliance on imported food…
$720,724
Chico State Enterprises• Engage in outreach to underserved and disadvantaged agriculture businesses to connect them to the California Hub services Engagement will include: •…
$163,226
Larta InstituteLarta will lead an effort to support the needs of urban growers in the greater Los Angeles County region to assess their needs through any existing research…
$79,998
Community Alliance With Family FarmersCAFF will offer five unique Value-added Product services to small farmers across California during January 2024-December 2026. The core activities will…
$64,007
Occidental CollegeUEPI is an applied research and advocacy center with the mission of advancing community-driven programs and policies to build healthy, thriving communities…
$614,949
Fresno Foundation California State UniversityCalifornia State University, Fresno's key contributors to this effort are the Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology; the Water, Energy, and…
$427,326
Department Of Agriculture NevadaNDA will provide support to Nevada's small and medium sized producers and processors in underserved areas in the areas of distribution, supply chains,…
$171,943
Local First Arizona FoundationLFAF will: coordinate Arizona's overall food system efforts, including strategy implementation, partner coordination and budget oversight; strategic planning…
$913,422
Arizona Department Of AgricultureRecipient staff shall perform outreach to Arizona’s food supplier constituency to promote and publicize the Southwest USDA Regional Food Business…
$101,445
Community PartnersProvide Technical assistance, including social media training, food safety training, government agency licensing support, financial accounting training. ï‚·…
$146,425
Diaspora Groceries LLCDiaspora Groceries will serve as a USDA Food Resource Hub to provide technical assistance and business development support for small and mid-size businesses…
$40,843
Utah Department Of AgricultureUDAF will work directly with prospective and existing agribusinesses to increase understanding of regulatory requirements throughout the food system. The…
$38,877
Larta InstituteLarta will lead an effort to support the needs of urban growers in the greater Los Angeles County region to assess their needs through any existing research…
AM22RFBCCA0010 was awarded to University Of California Office Of The President by Agricultural Marketing Service (Department of Agriculture) on July 1, 2023.