The Salamatof Tribal Council was awarded a $225,974 cooperative agreement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service under the Pandemic Relief Activities: Local Food Purchase Agreements with States, Tribes, and Local Governments (CFDA 10.182) program. The purpose of this 2-year award is for the Salamatof Tribe to purchase and distribute locally sourced foods, including traditional foods and locally raised livestock, with a focus on supporting at least 7 socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers in the Kenai Peninsula region of Alaska. The tribe plans to purchase from at least 15 local producers and distribute the foods to approximately 200 Alaska Native and American Indian community members to address food security needs. This program aims to strengthen the local and regional food system, support economic opportunities for underserved producers, and increase access to fresh, nutritious foods for food-insecure populations in the area. The tribe will submit quarterly performance reports and an annual report to track program metrics and outcomes.
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