Farm to School Grantee Gathering
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Farm to School Grantee Gathering: This Request for Proposals (RFP) announces the availability of funds to establish a new three-year cooperative agreement, for the purposes of planning, developing, and executing the Farm to School Grantee Gathering, an annual three-day face-to-face training for new Farm to School Grant Program awardees, beginning with the FY 2020 gathering in September 2020. The applicant will assist FNS in developing an agenda, planning, and overall management of the Farm to School Grantee Gathering. FNS expects to fund one competitive cooperative agreement with an award of approximately $150,000 per fiscal year, over a three-year period. This award is contingent upon the availability of funds. FNS may fund this project, in whole or in part, without further competition, in this or subsequent fiscal years. FNS anticipates the period of performance for this project will be three years.The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to:Provide background information and context related to the goals of this funding opportunity;Describe the type of cooperative agreement available;Solicit funding proposals from eligible entities;Describe the requirements for submitting a successful proposal;Describe how applicants will be reviewed and selected; and,Describe the terms and conditions to which the applicant must adhere, including how the funds can be used.FNS intends to select a non-profit organization with established relationships and experience with farm to school stakeholders and farm to school activities. The selected applicant will also have experience in planning and carrying out large meetings or conferences as well as the capacity to carry out the project goals and objectives.
Federal Grant Title: | Farm to School Grantee Gathering |
Federal Agency Name: | Food and Nutrition Service (USDA-FNS1) |
Grant Categories: | Food and Nutrition |
Type of Opportunity: | Discretionary |
Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-FNS-F2S-FY20-GG |
Type of Funding: | Cooperative Agreement |
CFDA Numbers: | 10.531 |
CFDA Descriptions: | Information not provided |
Current Application Deadline: | May 24th, 2020 |
Original Application Deadline: | May 24th, 2020 |
Posted Date: | April 24th, 2020 |
Creation Date: | April 24th, 2020 |
Archive Date: | June 23rd, 2020 |
Total Program Funding: | $450,000 |
Maximum Federal Grant Award: | $450,000 |
Minimum Federal Grant Award: | $400,000 |
Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
Cost Sharing or Matching: | No |
Last Updated: | April 24th, 2020 |
- Applicants Eligible for this Grant
- Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Additional Information on Eligibility
- This is a competitive, limited solicitation. The cooperative agreement is only open to nonprofit organizations who have experience successfully implementing large farm to school stakeholder trainings and conferences on a national level. Applicants are required to submit documentation of their 501(c) status with their application.
- Link to Full Grant Announcement
- Farm to School Grant Program Home Page
- Grant Announcement Contact
- Anna J Arrowsmith
Grants Officer
Phone 703-305-2998
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