Marco focuses on innovative and collaborative solutions to food systemissues impacting food production, processing, distribution/access, consumption, and food waste

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NR223A750001G040
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$200,000

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Arizona, USA

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About this award

The Local First Arizona Foundation received a $200,000 project grant award from the US Department of Agriculture National Resources Conservation Service under the Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production federal grant program (CFDA 10.935). The funding will support the Foundation's MARCO initiative, which focuses on collaborative solutions to issues impacting various components of the local food system, including food production, processing, distribution, consumption, and waste reduction. Through September 2024, MARCO will work across diverse stakeholders to improve Arizona's local food system. The grant program aims to encourage emerging agricultural practices in urban and community-based settings, such as community gardens, rooftop farms, and vertical production methods located in urban areas.

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Marco is made up of a broad cross sectionof members interested in improving the local food system

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Who received award NR223A750001G040?

NR223A750001G040 was awarded to Local First Arizona Foundation by National Resources Conservation Service (Department of Agriculture) on July 19, 2022.

How much is award NR223A750001G040 worth?

$200,000 has been obligated on NR223A750001G040.

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