Project Grant 21FMPPMI1014
- The Department of Agriculture's National Resources Conservation Service awarded a $279,351 Project Grant to Allen Neighborhood Center through the Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production federal grant program (CFDA 10.935). The grant will support the Center's expansion of educational programs focused on agricultural entrepreneurship for youth and adults from June 2022 to May 2025. Specifically, the Center will introduce a robust training curriculum to encourage and promote emerging urban...
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service awarded a $249,520 Project Grant under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (CFDA 10.175) to Cleav's Family Market, a minority-owned limited liability company, on September 19, 2023. The grant funds will support the development, coordination, and expansion of direct producer-to-consumer marketing channels and local/regional food business enterprises. Key activities include supporting farmers markets, roadside...
- Community Farmers Markets Inc. received a $922,145.80 three-year Project Grant award from the United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program. Through this funding, Community Farmers Markets will deliver a holistic, four-pronged approach to growing local food systems and removing barriers to food access in the Atlanta, Georgia area. Specifically, the organization will expand local food distribution through farmers...
- The Michigan Farmers Market Association (Mifma) received a $147,979 Project Grant award from the US Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (FMLFPP) to develop resources supporting farmers market managers in Michigan. Mifma will adapt the Community Farm Alliance's cost-share model for market manager compensation and create an operations manual and program documents to implement the model. Additionally, Mifma will...
- This federal Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (CFDA 10.175) provides $201,981 to the Michigan Farmers Market Association (Mifma) to strengthen community between Michigan farmers market managers and empower them as leaders to create anti-racist initiatives for their markets. The goal is to foster greater understanding with the communities they serve by dismantling systems of...
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service awarded a $250,000 Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (FMLFPP) grant to Aurora Cellars LLC, a woman-owned small business located in Michigan. This 24-month Project Grant, awarded on September 19, 2023, supports the development, coordination, and expansion of local and regional food systems. The funding will enable Aurora Cellars to implement initiatives that increase access to and availability of locally...
- This Project Grant from the United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service, under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (FMLFPP), provides $926,832 to Renewing The Countryside II to develop and expand ten farmers' market hubs in Minnesota from September 30, 2021 through September 29, 2024. The hubs will connect small-scale local farmers to institutional and wholesale buyers, consumers, and food-insecure individuals through aggregation programs, online...
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service awarded a $611,488.93 Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (CFDA 10.175) grant to the Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of St. Lawrence County. The 3-year project aims to reduce barriers for small farms and food entrepreneurs in Northern New York through three initiatives: (1) offering a comprehensive food business incubator program, (2) establishing relationships with area retailers to improve marketing...
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $250,000 Project Grant under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (CFDA 10.175) to 1915 Farm LLC on Sep 22, 2023. The 24-month grant supports the development, coordination, and expansion of direct producer-to-consumer marketing channels and local/regional food business enterprises. Funded activities may include supporting farmers markets, roadside stands, community-supported agriculture,...
- The Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service awarded $260,060 under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (FMLFPP) Project Grant to support the Greater Lafayette Commerce Community and Economic Development Foundation, Inc.'s efforts to expand a regional farmers market network and training program. The FMLFPP, with a CFDA number of 10.175, aims to develop, coordinate and broaden local and regional food systems through competitive grants that support such...
The Allen Neighborhood Center received a $394,449.90 Project Grant award from the US Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (FMLFPP) to support relocation and expansion of services at the Allen Farmers Market in Lansing, Michigan. Funding will allow relocation of the 18-year-old year-round farmers market to a new mixed-use development called Allen Place featuring 21 apartments, a federally qualified health clinic serving low-to-moderate income residents, a consignment grocery store partnering with local farmers, and an accelerator kitchen housing four food startups. The grant will support collaboration between the farmers market and onsite partners to mutually promote services and co-create events. Funding will also support creation of transit options and pedicab services to the relocated market given reduced onsite parking. The grant additionally provides support for the Hunter Park Gardenhouse urban farm located two blocks away to promote agritourism through educational tours.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $315.1k | 11/8/21 |