NIFA is offering the Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program (CFPCGP) to empower communities and bolster food security nationwide. This grant is designed for organizations dedicated to addressing food access, nutrition, and agricultural sustainability, fostering robust, community-led food systems. The program funds three distinct types of grants: Training and Technical Assistance Projects, Planning Projects, and direct Community Food Projects. This grant is for the purpose of fostering comprehensive solutions for food security challenges, providing essential resources for project development, implementation, and capacity building. Applicants should review all objectives, eligibility, and application instructions for this vital funding opportunity aimed at creating sustainable and equitable food resources.
Opportunity ID: 343062
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-CFP-009321 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Mandatory |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 25 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.225 — Community Food Projects |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 10, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 07, 2022 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 22, 2022 |
| Archive Date: | Jan 21, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,800,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $400,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility RequirementsT&TA: Eligibility to apply for the CFPCGP Training and Technical Assistance grant (T&TA) is limited to nongovernmental organizations, state cooperative extension services, region food systems centers, Federal, State or Tribal agencies, and institutions of higher education. PP and CFP: Types of Institutions/organization eligible to apply for Planning Projects (PP) and Community Food Projects (CFP) are Private Nonprofit entities. “Private Nonprofit entities” are defined as any nongovernmental corporation, trust, association, cooperative or other organization which: (i) is operated primarily for scientific, educational, service, charitable, or similar purposes in the public interest; (ii) is not organized primarily for profit; and (iii) uses its net proceeds to maintain, improve, and/or expand its operations. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: |
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 2023 NIFA’s CFPCGP intends to solicit applications and fund three types of grants. The grant types are entitled (1) Training and Technical Assistance (T&TA) Projects, (2) Planning Projects (PP) and (3) Community Food Projects (CFP). |
| Link to Additional Information: | Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIFA Support
Key Information: Business hours: Monday thru Friday, 7a.m. – 5p.m. ET, except federal holidays Email:grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Open for Customer Service Issue Concerning UEI | Dec 20, 2022 | |
| Updated Program Description | Aug 10, 2022 | |
| Aug 10, 2022 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-CFP-009321 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Mandatory |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 25 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.225 — Community Food Projects |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 10, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 07, 2022 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 22, 2022 |
| Archive Date: | Jan 21, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,800,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $400,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility RequirementsT&TA: Eligibility to apply for the CFPCGP Training and Technical Assistance grant (T&TA) is limited to nongovernmental organizations, state cooperative extension services, region food systems centers, Federal, State or Tribal agencies, and institutions of higher education. PP and CFP: Types of Institutions/organization eligible to apply for Planning Projects (PP) and Community Food Projects (CFP) are Private Nonprofit entities. “Private Nonprofit entities” are defined as any nongovernmental corporation, trust, association, cooperative or other organization which: (i) is operated primarily for scientific, educational, service, charitable, or similar purposes in the public interest; (ii) is not organized primarily for profit; and (iii) uses its net proceeds to maintain, improve, and/or expand its operations. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: |
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 2023 NIFA’s CFPCGP intends to solicit applications and fund three types of grants. The grant types are entitled (1) Training and Technical Assistance (T&TA) Projects, (2) Planning Projects (PP) and (3) Community Food Projects (CFP). |
| Link to Additional Information: | Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIFA Support
Key Information: Business hours: Monday thru Friday, 7a.m. – 5p.m. ET, except federal holidays Email:grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-CFP-009321 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Mandatory |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 25 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.225 — Community Food Projects |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 10, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 11, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 07, 2022 |
| Archive Date: | Nov 06, 2022 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,800,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $400,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility RequirementsT&TA: Eligibility to apply for the CFPCGP Training and Technical Assistance grant (T&TA) is limited to nongovernmental organizations, state cooperative extension services, region food systems centers, Federal, State or Tribal agencies, and institutions of higher education. PP and CFP: Types of Institutions/organization eligible to apply for Planning Projects (PP) and Community Food Projects (CFP) are Private Nonprofit entities. “Private Nonprofit entities” are defined as any nongovernmental corporation, trust, association, cooperative or other organization which: (i) is operated primarily for scientific, educational, service, charitable, or similar purposes in the public interest; (ii) is not organized primarily for profit; and (iii) uses its net proceeds to maintain, improve, and/or expand its operations. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: |
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 2023 NIFA’s CFPCGP intends to solicit applications and fund three types of grants. The grant types are entitled (1) Training and Technical Assistance (T&TA) Projects, (2) Planning Projects (PP) and (3) Community Food Projects (CFP). |
| Link to Additional Information: | Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIFA Support
Key Information: Business hours: Monday thru Friday, 7a.m. – 5p.m. ET, except federal holidays Email:grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-CFP-009321 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Mandatory |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 25 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.225 — Community Food Projects |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 10, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 10, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 07, 2022 |
| Archive Date: | Nov 06, 2022 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,800,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $400,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility Requirements T&TA: Eligibility to apply for the CFPCGP Training and Technical Assistance grant (T&TA) is limited to nongovernmental organizations, state cooperative extension services, region food systems centers, Federal, State or Tribal agencies, and institutions of higher education. PP and CFP: Types of Institutions/organization eligible to apply for Planning Projects (PP) and Community Food Projects (CFP) are Private Nonprofit entities. “Private Nonprofit entities” are defined as any nongovernmental corporation, trust, association, cooperative or other organization which: (i) is operated primarily for scientific, educational, service, charitable, or similar purposes in the public interest; (ii) is not organized primarily for profit; and (iii) uses its net proceeds to maintain, improve, and/or expand its operations. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: |
NIFA’s Community Food Projects Competitive Grants Program (CFPCGP) is soliciting applications to fund two types of grants. The types are entitled (1) Community Food Projects (CFP) and (2) Planning Projects (PP). The purpose of the CFP is to support the development of projects with a one-time infusion of federal dollars to make such projects self-sustaining. CFPs are designed to create community-based food projects with objectives, activities and outcomes that are in alignment with Community Food Projects Competitive Grants Program (CFPCGP) primary goals. The purpose of a Planning Project (PP) is to complete a plan toward the improvement of community food security in keeping with the primary goals of the CFPCGP. Projects and plans are to focus on a defined community and describe in detail the activities and outcomes of the plan or project. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIFA Support
Key Information: Business hours: Monday thru Friday, 7a.m. – 5p.m. ET, except federal holidays Email:grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 343062 Full Announcement-FY23-CFP-RFA -> FY23-CFP-RFA-508.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NIFA Support Key Information: Business hours: Monday thru Friday, 7a.m. – 5p.m. ET, except federal holidays Email: grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.225 | PKG00276379 | Aug 10, 2022 | Dec 22, 2022 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
343062 RR_SF424_5_0-5.0.pdf
343062 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_2-1.2.pdf
343062 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
343062 RR_FedNonFedBudget_2_0-2.0.pdf
343062 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
343062 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
343062 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_4_0-4.0.pdf
Optional forms
343062 RR_FedNonFed_SubawardBudget30_2_0-2.0.pdf
343062 AD_3030_2_0-2.0.pdf
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