The hawaii department of agriculture (hdoa) will identify the eligible entities, defined as those entities that are physically located in the state of hawaii and those that will engage in activities…

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service awarded a $2,235,219.76 Project Grant to the Hawaii Department of Agriculture (HDOA) under the Micro-Grants for Food Security Program (CFDA 10.179). The grant, effective from September 30, 2024 through September 29, 2028, will enable HDOA to identify eligible entities and competitively distribute subawards to support small-scale gardening, herding, livestock operations, and other food production initiatives. The goal is to increase the quantity and quality of locally grown food for food-insecure individuals, families, neighborhoods, and communities in Hawaii. HDOA will administer the program using a fixed-amount award system for both individual and organizational proposals. Eligible sub-applicants include individuals, tribal organizations, nonprofits, educational facilities, and local/tribal governments located in Hawaii.

The hawaii department of agriculture (hdoa) will identify the eligible entities, defined as those entities that are physically located in the state of hawaii and those that will engage in activities to increase the quantity and quality of locally grown food for food insecure individuals, families, neighborhoods and communities through outreach. The hawaii department of agriculture (hdoa) will administer the mgfsp by using a fixed amount award system for individuals and proposals for organizations.