Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- USDA-NIFA-CFP-010954
- Agency
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National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
- Applications due
- Award size
- $25,000 to $400,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
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- 10.225 Community Food Projects
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Category
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- Agriculture
- Eligible applicants
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- Other
- Full announcement
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is seeking applications for the Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program (CFPCGP) in fiscal years 2025 and 2026. The program aims to support initiatives that improve local food systems and address food insecurity in low-income communities. Eligible applicants can apply for two types of grants: Planning Projects (PP) and Community Food Projects (CFP). The program objectives include increasing access to fresh, healthy foods and fostering understanding of national food security trends. Applications will be evaluated based on criteria outlined in the Request for Applications (RFA). The deadline for submitting applications for FY 2025 funding is November 7, 2024.
Approximately $4.8 million in funding will be available for each fiscal year. Planning Projects can request $25,000 to $50,000 with a 1:1 matching requirement, while Community Food Projects can request $125,000 to $400,000 per year for up to 4 years, also with a 1:1 matching requirement. Awarded projects will be implemented in diverse locations across the United States, with a focus on underserved urban and rural communities.
Synopsis
This notice identifies the objectives for Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program (CFPCGP) projects, deadlines, funding information, eligibility criteria for projects and applicants, and application forms and associated instructions. In FY 2024 NIFA's CFPCGP intends to solicit applications and fund two types of grants. The grant types are (1) Planning Projects (PP) and (2) Community Food Projects (CFP).
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| FY25-CFP-RFA-P.pdf |
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