The center of southwest culture FY 24 congressional community project funding

The U.S. Small Business Administration's Office of the Chief Operating Officer awarded a $160,000 Congressional Grants program (CFDA 59.059) Project Grant to the Center of Southwest Culture, Inc., a non-profit organization in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The grant funding supports the organization's efforts to develop healthy Indigenous and Latino communities through economic development, educational, and cultural initiatives. The Center primarily provides training, technical assistance, and resources to small-scale and socially disadvantaged farmers, particularly those from Indigenous and Hispanic/Latino backgrounds in New Mexico. The grant enables the organization to implement projects focused on sustainable agriculture practices, including soil regeneration, water conservation, farm business development, urban agriculture, and marketing for local food systems. The Center collaborates with local community organizations to deliver these services, which align with federal priorities for supporting underserved farmers in enhancing their agricultural practices and economic opportunities.