FY23 congressional community project farm fresh rhode island

This $812,000 Congressional Community Project Grant awarded by the Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of the Chief Operating Officer to Farm Fresh Rhode Island supports the organization's initiatives to provide locally grown foods and technical assistance for agriculture-related small businesses in Rhode Island. The funding will enable Farm Fresh Rhode Island, a non-profit organization, to continue its farm-to-school programs, rural business development services, market promotion for local farmers and fishermen, COVID-19 relief for food supply chain businesses, and efforts to expand access and affordability of locally-grown produce. This grant aligns with the SBA's Congressional Grants program (CFDA 59.059), which provides funding for small business development and entrepreneurship initiatives. Farm Fresh Rhode Island has previously received over 20 federal grants from agencies such as the USDA and has also served as a subrecipient partner on healthy eating, hunger relief, and food access projects.