Community Foods Program
The summary for the Community Foods Program grant is detailed below.
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Community Foods Program: In FY 2015, NIFAs CFPCGP intends to solicit applications and fund two types of grants. The types are entitled (1) Community Food Projects (CFP), and (2) Planning Projects (PP). The primary goals of the CFPCGP 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.
Federal Grant Title: | Community Foods Program |
Federal Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
Grant Categories: | Health |
Type of Opportunity: | Mandatory |
Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-CFP-004920 |
Type of Funding: | Grant |
CFDA Numbers: | 10.225 |
CFDA Descriptions: | Community Food Projects |
Current Application Deadline: | Mar 17, 2015 |
Original Application Deadline: | Mar 17, 2015 |
Posted Date: | Feb 13, 2015 |
Creation Date: | Feb 13, 2015 |
Archive Date: | Mar 18, 2015 |
Total Program Funding: | $9,000,000 |
Maximum Federal Grant Award: | $250,000 |
Minimum Federal Grant Award: | $0 |
Expected Number of Awards: | |
Cost Sharing or Matching: | Yes |
- Applicants Eligible for this Grant
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
- Additional Information on Eligibility
- Public food program service providers, tribal organizations, or private nonprofit entities, including gleaners (see Definition in Part VIII, E.). Please refer to eligibility in the RFA.
- Link to Full Grant Announcement
- FY 2015 Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program
- Grant Announcement Contact
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