Project Grant 21LFPPNM1016
- Three Sisters Kitchen received a $400,000 Project Grant award from the Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program. The award will support Three Sisters Kitchen in establishing a pre-planning design development strategy to conceptualize a downtown Albuquerque local food campus. The campus aims to build a resilient and sustainable local food economy in central New Mexico by helping local growers and food producers...
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $250,000 Project Grant to 4-A Packing LLC under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (CFDA 10.175). This funding will be used by the for-profit limited liability company over a two-year period from September 2023 to September 2025 to deliver products and services aimed at developing, coordinating, and expanding local and regional food systems in New Mexico. This includes supporting activities such...
- The Department of Agriculture Rural Housing Service awarded a $250,000 Project Grant to 4-A Packing LLC from New Mexico under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (FMLFPP). FMLFPP aims to support the development, coordination and expansion of local and regional food systems through competitive grants. This award will likely support 4-A Packing's efforts to add value to locally produced agricultural products and develop new market opportunities for producers in New Mexico through...
- The Prescott Farmers Market in Arizona will use a $431,170.82 Project Grant from the US Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service to bridge gaps in the local food system. Funded through the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program, the grant will support aggregating locally grown produce and meats for distribution to restaurants and institutions. A state-of-the-art commissary kitchen will be opened to address the need of food entrepreneurs. A food business incubator program...
- The Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service awarded $489,542.90 to Desert Spoon Food Hub through the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (FMLFPP) for a project period of September 30, 2021 through September 29, 2024. The Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program supports the development of local and regional food systems. Under this award, Desert Spoon Food Hub will strengthen and expand its services to provide critical support to producers and local...
- The Nuestras Raices Inc. was awarded a $490,608.40 Project Grant from the US Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program. The grant will support the "PARATE AQUI MERCADO (STOP HERE MARKET)" initiative, which aims to increase access to locally grown, culturally relevant foods in Holyoke, MA through expanding direct producer-to-consumer markets. Key activities to be undertaken include launching Nuestras Raices' LA...
- The Rio Grande Local Foods Logistic and Distribution Program (RGLDP) will provide technical assistance and capacity building services to local farmers, ranchers, food producers, and intermediaries in New Mexico to increase sales to retailers, food manufacturers, and institutions along the I-25 corridor from Taos to Las Cruces. Led by the Rio Grande Community Development Corporation and partner organizations, the RGLDP will deliver training and online resources, including food safety...
- The Center of Southwest Culture, Inc. was awarded a $280,418.63 Project Grant from the US Department of Agriculture National Resources Conservation Service under the Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production federal grant program (CFDA 10.935). The grant will support the organization's SOWING HEALTH THROUGH MICRO-GARDENING IN ALBUQUERQUE'S URBAN COMMUNITIES project from July 14, 2022 to June 30, 2025. The project aims to encourage and promote urban agricultural practices in Albuquerque, New...
- This 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 $177,594.00 to Shauna Stephenson of Good Mama Farm located in Montana. The funding supports the development, coordination, and expansion of local and regional food systems through activities such as supporting farmers markets, roadside stands, community-supported agriculture, agritourism, online sales platforms, food...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service awarded Naca-Inspired Schools Network a $500,000 Project Grant under the Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grant Program (CFDA 10.575) on May 1, 2026, with performance extending through June 30, 2028. This 24-month Implementation grant supports farm-to-school initiatives in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with a focus on schools serving high concentrations of students eligible for free and reduced-price meals. The...
The Three Sisters Kitchen in Albuquerque, New Mexico will receive $937,373.51 through September 2024 under a Project Grant from the US Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service. The funding supports the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (FMLFPP), which aims to develop, coordinate and expand local and regional food systems. Specifically, Three Sisters Kitchen will utilize two commercial test kitchens, a local foods shop and cafe, community dining room, and demonstration kitchen to increase local food markets and opportunities for new value-added food businesses in New Mexico. The organization plans to serve 30 food entrepreneurs through technical assistance like food safety planning and marketing support, source from over 20 local producers, and engage over 25,000 consumers during the grant period. Anticipated outcomes include $200k in new or increased annual sales for local producers through wholesale, on-site and online retail sales, and regional distribution network partnerships.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $749.9k | 11/9/21 |