Project Grant AM22RFSPNY1036
- The County of Erie Department of Health in Buffalo, New York was awarded a $132,165 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (CFDA 10.175). The grant will be used to address food insecurity and promote awareness of fresh food sources by facilitating access to fresh produce for underserved communities in Erie County with limited access to locally or regionally grown food. The project aims to...
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service awarded a $611,488.93 Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (CFDA 10.175) grant to the Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of St. Lawrence County. The 3-year project aims to reduce barriers for small farms and food entrepreneurs in Northern New York through three initiatives: (1) offering a comprehensive food business incubator program, (2) establishing relationships with area retailers to improve marketing...
- The Council On The Environment Inc., doing business as the Council On The Environment Of New York City, received a $860,293.26 three-year Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service to support regional farm viability and equitable access to locally grown foods in New York City through September 2024. The grant funding will support the Council's continued development of innovative models under the USDA Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion...
- This $1,003,520 Project Grant from the United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service through the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (CFDA 10.175) supports the Catskills Local Food Promotion Project. Managed by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Sullivan County with Cornell University as the parent awardee, the project aims to strengthen the local food system in economically deprived areas of New York over three years through September 2029. Specifically, the...
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service awarded a $140,491 Project Grant to the County of Jefferson, New York on September 20, 2024 under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Process and Technology Improvement Grants program (CFDA 10.580). The grant funding will support the county's efforts to enhance the technological infrastructure and operational efficiency of SNAP administration, with a focus on modernizing the application process, eligibility...
- This $145,149.77 federal Project Grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service on September 30, 2024 will fund the "Eat Local - Shop Local Promotion Program" under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (CFDA 10.175). The program aims to increase awareness of the benefits of eating and shopping for locally-grown and sourced foods among the 1 million residents of Nassau County, New York. Key activities include branding and marketing...
- The Cornell University Office of Sponsored Programs will receive $310,249 under a two-year Project Grant award from the US Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service. The grant is part of the Regional Food System Partnerships program, which supports partnerships to plan and develop local or regional food systems. Under the award, Cornell will lead the New York Food Hub Collaboratives initiative to improve the economic viability of mid-tier food supply chain partners targeting local...
- This federal Project Grant award of $611,641, provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program (CFDA 10.175), will enable Cornell University to increase sales of local foods at farmers markets (FMs) in New York and Pennsylvania. The project will utilize point-of-sale (POS) data and rapid market assessment (RMA) consumer surveys to analyze FM vendor and customer dynamics, with the goal of identifying...
- The County of Saratoga received a two-year, $250,000 Project Grant award from the US Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service under the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program. The grant will fund the creation of a food hub in Schuylerville, New York to facilitate sourcing of local foods for school lunch programs in Saratoga, Warren, and Washington counties. As part of the project, the awardee will research the feasibility of the food hub and develop a business proposal...
- 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 Food Policy Council of Jefferson County Partners will receive $827,532 from the US Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service under the Regional Food System Partnerships program to connect public and private resources to further develop the local food system in New York. Key objectives to be implemented through September 2025 include assisting local farmers markets in accepting Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program electronic benefit transfer and other food assistance, advertising opportunities and educating consumers and producers, launching a fresh and healthy social marketing campaign, and increasing consumption and access to local nutritious products. The funding will also support increasing sales and customer base for local producers, developing new market opportunities, and enhancing nutrition security. The Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Jefferson County will serve as sub-awardee to help achieve these objectives and build capacity and efficiency within the regional food system while addressing nutrition concerns.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $588.4k | 10/19/22 |