The U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration awarded a $200,000 Project Grant under the Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending program (CFDA 17.289) to the African Alliance of Rhode Island (AARI), a small non-profit organization. The grant funding supports AARI's initiatives to expand farmers markets serving low-food access neighborhoods in Providence, Rhode Island. Key activities include adding two new markets, recruiting and training new vendors, enhancing organizational staffing and management, conducting market research, providing training on market operations, developing agritourism activities at AARI's farm, and establishing an online sales option. The goal is to better serve consumers and provide opportunities for AARI's existing vendors as well as new, beginning, and socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers. The grant award period runs from July 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $200.0k | 6/26/25 |