The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Department of Lands and Natural Resources (DLNR) was awarded a $139,701.24 Project Grant by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) under the Micro-Grants for Food Security Program (CFDA 10.179). The funding will be used to provide sub-grants to eligible farmers, ranchers, and other interested individuals in CNMI to implement small-scale farming, herding, and livestock operations. The goal is to increase the quantity and quality of locally grown food and reduce reliance on imported foods in food-insecure communities across the islands of Saipan, Tinian, and Rota. Over the 4-year performance period from September 2024 to September 2028, the DLNR will administer a competitive sub-award process, retaining 3% for administrative costs. This federal grant award is part of the Micro-Grants for Food Security Program, which provides funding to state and territorial agricultural agencies in Alaska, Hawaii, and U.S. insular areas to enhance local food production and food security.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $139.7k | 9/12/24 |