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Community Food Projects (CFP) Competitive Grant Program
The primary goals of the CFP are to:
Meet the food needs of low-income individuals through food distribution, community outreach to assist in participation in Federally assisted nutrition programs, or improving access to food as part of a comprehensive service; Increase the self-reliance of communities in providing for the food needs of the communities; Promote comprehensive responses to local food access, farm, and nutrition issues; and Meet specific state, local or neighborhood food and agricultural needs including needs relating to:
Equipment necessary for the efficient operation of a project; Planning for long-term solutions; or The creation of innovative marketing activities that mutually benefit agricultural producers and low-income consumers.
Meet the food needs of low-income individuals through food distribution, community outreach to assist in participation in Federally assisted nutrition programs, or improving access to food as part of a comprehensive service; Increase the self-reliance of communities in providing for the food needs of the communities; Promote comprehensive responses to local food access, farm, and nutrition issues; and Meet specific state, local or neighborhood food and agricultural needs including needs relating to:
Equipment necessary for the efficient operation of a project; Planning for long-term solutions; or The creation of innovative marketing activities that mutually benefit agricultural producers and low-income consumers.
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Office: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Estimated Funding: $8,640,000
Office: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Estimated Funding: $8,640,000
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
Community Food Projects (CFP) Competitive Grant Program
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements listed in Part III, A of the RFA.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
https://nifa.usda.gov/funding-opportunity/community-food-projects-cfp-competitive-grants-program
Contact:
NIFA Help Desk Phone: 202-401-5048 Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays
Agency Email Description:
If you have any questions related to preparing application content
Agency Email:
electronic@nifa.usda.gov
Date Posted:
2016-10-07
Application Due Date:
2016-11-30
Archive Date:
2016-12-30
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