NIFA’s Community Food Projects (CFP) Competitive Grant Program in FY 2016 solicits applications for Community Food Projects, Planning Projects, and Training and Technical Assistance Projects. The grants aim to address food needs of low-income individuals, promote community self-reliance, and provide innovative solutions to food access and nutrition issues. Applicants can seek funding for equipment, long-term planning, and marketing activities benefiting both producers and consumers. Deadline for applications is November 30, 2015.
Opportunity ID: 279620
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-CFP-005415 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Community Food Projects (CFP) Competitive Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Mandatory |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.225 — Community Food Projects |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 13, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 30, 2015 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 30, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Dec 30, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $8,640,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applicants for CFP, PD and the T&TA must meet the eligibility requirements listed in Part III, A of the RFA. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | In FY 2016 NIFA’s CFP intends to solicit applications and fund three types of grants. The types are entitled (1) Community Food Projects (CFP), (2) Planning Projects (PP) and (3) Training and Technical Assistance (T & TA) Projects. 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. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Community Food Projects (CFP) Competitive Grant Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIFA Help Desk
Phone: 202-401-5048 Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays Email:electronic@nifa.usda.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 279620 Full Announcement-1 -> fy 16_cfp rfa.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NIFA Help Desk Phone: 202-401-5048 Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays Email: electronic@nifa.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.225 | PKG00219149 | Oct 13, 2015 | Nov 30, 2015 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
279620 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
279620 RR_FedNonFedBudget-1.1.pdf
279620 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
279620 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_3-1.3.pdf
279620 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf
279620 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
279620 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
279620 RR_FedNonFed_SubawardBudget30-1.2.pdf
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