Project Grant AM21RFSPCT1027
- The Northern Colorado Foodshed Project was awarded a $308,118 Project Grant from the US Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service under the Regional Food System Partnerships program (CFDA 10.177). The grant will support the design and implementation of a more equitable, vibrant and resilient local food system in Northern Colorado over a two-year period ending in October 2023. Key deliverables include convening community stakeholders to develop plans and frameworks around food...
- The Brass City Regional Food Hub in Connecticut will receive $162,028 from the US Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program to implement a technology interface and targeted marketing efforts. The project aims to facilitate multi-tier value chain sales and brand awareness for locally sourced agricultural products through a more robust online store and wholesale customer order management system. This will allow pre-registered...
- The Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service awarded a $186,471.30 Project Grant to Hartford Food System, Inc. under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program. The grant will support Hartford Food System's planning of an aggregation-based Community Supported Agriculture share program in Hartford, Connecticut. The program aims to increase access to high-quality produce, fruits, vegetables, and meats for residents in underserved North Hartford by aggregating supplies...
- The Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service awarded Growing Places Garden Project, Inc. a $406,518 Project Grant under the Regional Food System Partnerships program. Over a two-year period, Growing Places Garden Project will lead a comprehensive planning process to develop a sustainable and resilient local food value chain and business model for North Central Massachusetts. Key activities include conducting a strategic planning process using a SOAR analysis to formalize the...
- The Regional Environmental Council, Inc. will receive $755,828 under a four-year Project Grant from the US Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture to support its Community Food Projects program. The grant aims to build capacity for community leadership in the local food system of Central Massachusetts, with a focus on youth, SNAP/HIP consumers, and urban gardeners. It will also create an urban agriculture education hub at the YouthGROW farm in Worcester to promote...
- The Lake County Community Development Corporation received a $1,279,546.99 project grant award from the US Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service on October 31, 2021 to support the Northwest Food Hub Network pilot program through October 30, 2024. The grant was awarded under the Regional Food System Partnerships program, which supports partnerships to develop local and regional food systems and encourage food economy viability and resilience. Specifically, the funding will...
- The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service awarded Vital Communities, Inc. a $560,984 Project Grant under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program on September 30, 2021 to complete the project by September 29, 2024. Through its CLIMATE FARMER STORIES initiative, Vital Communities will provide intensive, personalized marketing technical assistance to engage farmers in direct market channel sales and storytelling to build resilience. The organization will work directly...
- The $297,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service will support the development of a regional mid-tier grass-fed meat value chain in Virginia through Oct 2023. Awarded under the Regional Food System Partnerships program (CFDA 10.177), the funding will be used to establish a regenerative meat certification and producer network, transition small and family farms to regenerative agricultural practices, and facilitate investment in small-volume meat...
- The Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service awarded Dreaming Out Loud Inc. a $1,269,886.93 project grant under the Regional Food System Partnerships program on September 30, 2022. Through this award, Dreaming Out Loud will partner with the DC Office of Planning's Food Policy Division and DC Central Kitchen to scale cooperative social enterprises that expand market access for socially disadvantaged farmers and food entrepreneurs in the Washington, DC region. Key services...
- The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service awarded Foodshed Cooperative Inc. a $564,500 Project Grant under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program. Foodshed will transition its emergency food distribution operations implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic to a sustainable model increasing retail sales 25% annually. Funding will support planning with Foodshed's farmer network to achieve aggregation goals and improve distribution capacity at its Central San Diego...
The Windham Regional Community Council, Inc. will receive $325,007 through a Project Grant award from the United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service. The funding supports the "Rooting Deep and Scaling Up: A Roadmap for Food System Equity and Viability in Eastern CT" partnership project under the Regional Food System Partnerships program. The partnership, facilitated by the Windham Community Food Network, Fresh New London, the CT Food System Alliance, and Community Foundation of Eastern CT, will convene producers, community members, stakeholders and allies. It aims to capture current regional food system innovations and momentum catalyzed by COVID-19, and scale efforts to strengthen regional food system resilience. Specifically, the partnership will explore opportunities that integrate viability for small-scale producers in Eastern Connecticut with equitable access to healthy food and involvement in food system decision-making for residents, one-third of whom struggle financially. Outcomes will include a food system landscape assessment, community surveys, support for projects expanding markets and access, and collaboration-building activities through October 2023.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $249.7k | 11/10/21 |