Project Grant AM21RFSPLA1005
- The Greater New Orleans Development Foundation (GONDF) received a $937,500 project grant award from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program. The award will support GONDF's GNOPIVOT 2.0 initiative through July 2023. As part of the EAA program's mission to aid regions facing adverse economic changes, the grant funding will allow GONDF to provide technical assistance, planning services, and support public works...
- The federal Project Grant award of $450,000 from the Delta Regional Authority under the Delta Area Economic Development program (CFDA 90.201) supports the GNO RAAMP sector partnership. This initiative is designed to establish a shared table between aerospace and advanced manufacturing employers, higher education STEM educators, workforce development boards, and economic development organizations in the Greater New Orleans region. The goal is to foster collaboration and strengthen these key...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Market Umbrella ORG received a $4.0 million Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition under the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (CFDA 10.331), awarded September 15, 2025, with a completion date of September 14, 2029. The organization will expand fruit and vegetable (FF/V) nutrition incentive programs across Louisiana to increase availability and consumption among Supplemental Nutrition Assistance...
- The New Orleans Business Alliance (NOLABA) will receive $800,000 through September 2024 under a Project Grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration's BUILD TO SCALE federal grant program. NOLABA will establish the OurNOLA Fund, a $10 million equity-based investment fund to democratize investment access for millennials, Black, Indigenous, and people of color. The Fund will appeal nationally to non-accredited investors to invest minimum amounts of $500 each,...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Award Details: Gonsoulin Land and Cattle Company, LLC received a $250,000 Project Grant from the Rural Business Cooperative Services under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (FMLFPP, CFDA 10.175) on August 28, 2025, with a completion date of August 28, 2027. Products and Services: This two-year award supports the development and expansion of local and regional food systems through value-added producer initiatives. Under the LAMP VALUE ADDED PRODUCER...
- The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) awarded a $450,000 Project Grant under the Delta Area Economic Development (CFDA 90.201) program to the Nola Business Alliance (NOLABA), a non-profit economic development organization, to expand access to equitable opportunities in green infrastructure in New Orleans. The grant funding will support NOLABA's efforts to promote economic growth and resilience in the New Orleans region, including developing crucial biotech facilities and lab space, delivering...
- The Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $4 million Project Grant to the Louisiana State University Agricultural Center (LSU Agricultural Center) under the Investments for Public Works and Economic Development Facilities program (CFDA 11.300). The grant funding will support renovations to an 11,130 square foot pre-engineered metal building to establish a food innovation and manufacturing incubator. Renovations will include dry and cold storage, kitchen processing space, staff...
- Fork Food Lab received a $1,054,073 Project Grant award from the United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program to execute Fork Food Lab 2.0. This expansion project will scale up internal systems to support 75 commercial kitchen incubator members, create new value-added services including cooperative purchasing and centralized marketing, become USDA-certified for meat processing, develop a table-top manufacturing...
- Grant Award Summary The University of Louisiana at Lafayette's Office of Research received a $213,000 Rural Business Development Grant (CFDA 10.351) from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services, awarded on September 29, 2025, with a completion date of September 29, 2027. As an intermediary grantee under this program, the university will provide business development services and technical assistance to support small and emerging private businesses in rural...
- The Rio Grande Local Foods Logistic and Distribution Program (RGLDP) will provide technical assistance and capacity building services to local farmers, ranchers, food producers, and intermediaries in New Mexico to increase sales to retailers, food manufacturers, and institutions along the I-25 corridor from Taos to Las Cruces. Led by the Rio Grande Community Development Corporation and partner organizations, the RGLDP will deliver training and online resources, including food safety...
The Greater New Orleans Development Foundation (GNODF) was awarded $275,000 under the Regional Food System Partnerships (RFSP) program of the US Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service to deliver technical assistance and business development services to food and beverage entrepreneurs and companies in Louisiana. Through this two-year project grant ending in October 2023, GNODF will collaborate with partners including a parish government, nonprofits, and an industry group to conduct a strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats analysis of the regional food system ecosystem. GNODF will then formulate strategies to foster business growth, increase capital investment, and expand revenues. The partnership will provide technical assistance and support to both emerging and established food and beverage businesses, helping them launch, scale up, and remain in the regional market. Funding will support services delivered through food incubators, licensed commercial kitchens, and manufacturing facilities operated by partners.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $250.0k | 11/10/21 |