NIFA’s Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program for FY 2018 will provide funding for two types of grants: Community Food Projects and Planning Projects. The program aims to address the food needs of low-income individuals, enhance community self-reliance, and promote local food access and nutrition initiatives. Grants can be used for food distribution, outreach, improving food access, equipment acquisition, long-term planning, and innovative marketing activities. Applications are being accepted until December 4, 2017.
Opportunity ID: 297333
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-CFP-006392 |
| 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: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.225 — Community Food Projects |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 12, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 04, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 04, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Jan 03, 2018 |
| 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: | Public food program service providers, tribal organizations, or private nonprofit entities, including gleaners (see Definition in Part VIII, E.). Please refer to Part III, Eligibility in the RFA. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | In FY 2018, NIFA’s CFP 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 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 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 297333 Full Announcement-FY 2018 CFP RFA -> 18_CommunityFoodProjectsRFA.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 | PKG00234694 | Sep 12, 2017 | Dec 04, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
297333 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
297333 RR_FedNonFedBudget-1.1.pdf
297333 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
297333 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_3-1.3.pdf
297333 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf
297333 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
297333 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
297333 RR_FedNonFed_SubawardBudget30-1.2.pdf
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