This grant is for the purpose of fostering robust community food systems. The Community Food Projects Competitive Grants Program aims to address food insecurity by empowering communities to meet the food needs of low-income individuals. It seeks to increase local self-reliance in food provision and promote comprehensive, integrated responses to local food, farm, and nutrition challenges. Funding supports infrastructure improvement, long-term planning, and innovative marketing activities that mutually benefit agricultural producers and low-income consumers. Additionally, it can establish a Food Security Learning Center, a national information and education clearinghouse operated by a non-governmental organization to bolster community food security initiatives across the nation.
Opportunity ID: 46629
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-CSREES-CFP-002195 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Community Food Projects Competitive Grants Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Community Development Food and Nutrition |
| 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: | Apr 07, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 18, 2010 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 13, 2009 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 18, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 17, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Only private, nonprofit entities meeting specific requirements as listed in the Request for Applications (RFA). Please refer to eligibility in the RFA.
For the Food Security Learning Center: Only non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are eligible to submit an application. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | CSREES |
| Description: | Community Food Projects should be designed to (1): (A) meet the food needs of low-income people; (B) increase the self-reliance of communities in providing for their own food needs; and (C) promote comprehensive responses to local food, farm, and nutrition issues; and/or (2) meet specific state, local, or neighborhood food and agriculture needs for (A) infrastructure improvement and development; (B) planning for long-term solutions; (C) the creation of innovative marketing activities that mutually benefit agricultural producers and low-income consumers; or (D) Food Security Learning Center to support a grant to a non-governmental organization (NGO) to establish and operate a national information and education clearinghouse on community food security. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Community Food Projects Competitive Grants Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
CSREES Help Desk
Phone: 202-401-5048 Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays Email:electronic@csrees.usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Due to technical difficulties with Grants.gov, the due date for the submission of applications has been extended. Please note that applicants who have previously submitted successfully do not need to resubmit. | Feb 18, 2010 | |
| The FY 2009 Request for Applications has been updated to include the Food Security Learning Center. The addition of this information is in RED. The due date for the Food Security Learning Center applications is May 29, 2009. | May 14, 2009 | |
| May 04, 2009 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-CSREES-CFP-002195 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Community Food Projects Competitive Grants Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Community Development Food and Nutrition |
| 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: | Apr 07, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 18, 2010 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 13, 2009 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 18, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 17, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Only private, nonprofit entities meeting specific requirements as listed in the Request for Applications (RFA). Please refer to eligibility in the RFA.
For the Food Security Learning Center: Only non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are eligible to submit an application. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | CSREES |
| Description: | Community Food Projects should be designed to (1): (A) meet the food needs of low-income people; (B) increase the self-reliance of communities in providing for their own food needs; and (C) promote comprehensive responses to local food, farm, and nutrition issues; and/or (2) meet specific state, local, or neighborhood food and agriculture needs for (A) infrastructure improvement and development; (B) planning for long-term solutions; (C) the creation of innovative marketing activities that mutually benefit agricultural producers and low-income consumers; or (D) Food Security Learning Center to support a grant to a non-governmental organization (NGO) to establish and operate a national information and education clearinghouse on community food security. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Community Food Projects Competitive Grants Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
CSREES Help Desk
Phone: 202-401-5048 Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays Email:electronic@csrees.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-CSREES-CFP-002195 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Community Food Projects Competitive Grants Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Community Development Food and Nutrition |
| 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: | May 14, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 13, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 12, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Only private, nonprofit entities meeting specific requirements as listed in the Request for Applications (RFA). Please refer to eligibility in the RFA.
For the Food Security Learning Center: Only non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are eligible to submit an application. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | CSREES |
| Description: | Community Food Projects should be designed to (1): (A) meet the food needs of low-income people; (B) increase the self-reliance of communities in providing for their own food needs; and (C) promote comprehensive responses to local food, farm, and nutrition issues; and/or (2) meet specific state, local, or neighborhood food and agriculture needs for (A) infrastructure improvement and development; (B) planning for long-term solutions; (C) the creation of innovative marketing activities that mutually benefit agricultural producers and low-income consumers; or (D) Food Security Learning Center to support a grant to a non-governmental organization (NGO) to establish and operate a national information and education clearinghouse on community food security. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Community Food Projects Competitive Grants Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
CSREES Help Desk
Phone: 202-401-5048 Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays Email:electronic@csrees.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-CSREES-CFP-002195 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Community Food Projects Competitive Grants Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Community Development Food and Nutrition |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.225 — Community Food Projects |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 04, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 13, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 15, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Only private, nonprofit entities meeting specific requirements as listed in the Request for Applications (RFA). Please refer to eligibility in the RFA. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | CSREES |
| Description: | Community Food Projects should be designed to (1): (A) meet the food needs of low-income people; (B) increase the self-reliance of communities in providing for their own food needs; and (C) promote comprehensive responses to local food, farm, and nutrition issues; and/or (2) meet specific state, local, or neighborhood food and agriculture needs for (A) infrastructure improvement and development; (B) planning for long-term solutions; or (C) the creation of innovative marketing activities that mutually benefit agricultural producers and low-income consumers. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Community Food Projects Competitive Grants Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
CSREES Help Desk
Phone: 202-401-5048 Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays Email:electronic@csrees.usda.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 46629 Full Announcement-1 -> fy 2009 cfp 04 07 09.pdf
Folder 46629 Full Announcement-2 -> fy 2009 cfp updated 05 04 09.pdf
Folder 46629 Full Announcement-3 -> fy 2009 cfp 05 13 09 revised.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | CSREES Help Desk Phone: 202-401-5048 Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays Email: electronic@csrees.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.225 | PKG00011508 | Apr 07, 2009 | May 18, 2009 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
46629 RR_SF424-1.1.pdf
46629 RR_PerformanceSite-1.1.pdf
46629 CSREES_Supplemental_Info-1.0.pdf
46629 RR_KeyPersonExpanded-1.1.pdf
46629 RR_OtherProjectInfo-1.1.pdf
46629 RR_PersonalData-1.1.pdf
46629 RR_FedNonFedBudget-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
46629 RR_FedNonFed_SubawardBudget-1.2.pdf
46629 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf
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