The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is offering the Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program (CFPCGP) for FY 2024. This grant is designed to fund initiatives strengthening community food systems. NIFA plans to solicit applications for two grant types: Planning Projects (PP) and Community Food Projects (CFP). The program details objectives, deadlines, funding, and eligibility criteria for projects and applicants. The CFPCGP’s purpose is to foster community-led efforts enhancing food security, improving local food access, and building equitable food systems nationwide.
Opportunity ID: 356358
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-CFP-010954 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| 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 06, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 06, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 07, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 07, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | Dec 07, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,800,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $400,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS • Applicants for the CFPCGP must meet all the eligibility requirements stated in this RFA and provide qualifying documentation to support their eligibility for this program at the time of application. Failure to meet the eligibility criteria by the application deadline may result in exclusion from consideration or preclude NIFA from making an award. • Individuals and for-profit entities are not eligible to apply for this program. • For those new to Federal financial assistance, NIFA’s Grants Overview provides highly recommended information about grants and other resources to help understand the Federal awards process. |
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 2024 NIFA’s CFPCGP intends to solicit applications and fund two types of grants. The grant types are (1) Planning Projects (PP) and (2) 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
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Related Documents
Folder 356358 Full Announcement-FY25-CFP-RFA -> FY25-CFP-RFA-P.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 | PKG00287867 | Sep 06, 2024 | Nov 07, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
356358 RR_SF424_5_0-5.0.pdf
356358 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_2-1.2.pdf
356358 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
356358 RR_FedNonFedBudget_2_0-2.0.pdf
356358 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
356358 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
356358 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_4_0-4.0.pdf
Optional forms
356358 RR_FedNonFed_SubawardBudget30_2_0-2.0.pdf
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