The Department of Agriculture is offering the Community Food Projects (CFP) Competitive Grant Program to address the food needs of low-income individuals, promote self-reliance in communities, and enhance local food access. This grant aims to support projects that focus on food distribution, community outreach, access to nutrition programs, and innovative marketing activities. Eligible proposals can also include plans for long-term solutions and the procurement of necessary equipment for project efficiency. Applicants are encouraged to develop comprehensive responses to local food and agricultural challenges. The closing date for this grant is November 30, 2016, 12:00:00 AM EST.
Opportunity ID: 289385
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-CFP-006084 |
| 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 07, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 30, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 30, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Dec 30, 2016 |
| 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 must meet the eligibility requirements listed in Part III, A of the RFA. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | 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
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 289385 Full Announcement-FY 2017 CFP RFA -> 17_Community Food Projects RFA revised.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 | PKG00228466 | Oct 07, 2016 | Nov 30, 2016 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
289385 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
289385 RR_FedNonFedBudget-1.1.pdf
289385 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
289385 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_3-1.3.pdf
289385 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf
289385 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
289385 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
289385 RR_FedNonFed_SubawardBudget30-1.2.pdf
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