The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture awarded a $799,928 Community Food Projects (CFDA 10.225) grant to Mill City Grows Inc., a non-profit organization in Lowell, Massachusetts, to support their work in improving food security, increasing access to growing space, building local food system resilience, and enhancing social determinants of health for Lowell residents. The 4-year grant will fund initiatives such as expanding education points at food markets and events, increasing access to fresh produce, adding 1.8 acres of publicly accessible growing space, providing 200+ families with a community-supported agriculture (CSA) program, educating families on SNAP and Healthy Incentives Program benefits, creating a year-round farm stand, and developing culturally-connected cooking curriculum with over 20 classes per year. The project will engage the Lowell Food Policy Council, local growers from socially disadvantaged groups, and low-income residents to ensure community-led programming is central to the effort.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $400.0k | 6/28/23 |