The Department of Agriculture Hawaii Agriculture Division was awarded a $2,235,219.76 Micro-Grants for Food Security Program (CFDA 10.179) grant by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service on September 30, 2024. The grant will fund the identification of eligible entities in Hawaii, defined as those physically located in the state or engaging in activities to increase the quantity and quality of locally grown food for food-insecure individuals, families, neighborhoods, and communities. The Hawaii Department of Agriculture will administer the program using a fixed-amount award system for individuals and organizations that propose projects aimed at enhancing local food production and reducing reliance on imported food through small-scale gardening, herding, and livestock operations. The grant has a performance period of September 29, 2028.
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