This grant is for enhancing community food security and building sustainable local food systems. The Community Food Projects Competitive Grants Program aims to meet the food needs of low-income individuals and bolster the self-reliance of communities in providing for their food requirements. It promotes comprehensive responses to local food, farm, and nutrition challenges. Additionally, this funding addresses specific State, local, or neighborhood agricultural needs, including improving and developing infrastructure, planning for enduring solutions, and fostering innovative marketing strategies. These strategies are designed to mutually benefit agricultural producers and low-income consumers, ultimately strengthening the entire local food ecosystem. This initiative empowers communities to build robust, equitable, and resilient food systems.
Opportunity ID: 49620
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-CSREES-CFP-002544 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Community Food Projects Competitive Grants Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Mandatory |
| 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: | Sep 23, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 19, 2009 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 19, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | Dec 21, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
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: | The primary goals of the Community Food Projects Competitive Grants Program (CFPCGP) are to:
(1)Meet the food needs of low-income individuals; (2)Increase the self-reliance of communities in providing for the food needs of the communities; (3)Promote comprehensive responses to local food, farm, and nutrition issues; and (4) Meet specific State, local or neighborhood food and agricultural needs including needs relating to: (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 |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 49620 Full Announcement-1 -> cfp final 09 23 09.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 | PKG00014069 | Sep 23, 2009 | Nov 19, 2009 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
49620 RR_SF424-1.1.pdf
49620 RR_PerformanceSite-1.1.pdf
49620 CSREES_Supplemental_Info-1.0.pdf
49620 RR_KeyPersonExpanded-1.1.pdf
49620 RR_OtherProjectInfo-1.1.pdf
49620 RR_PersonalData-1.1.pdf
49620 RR_FedNonFedBudget-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
49620 RR_FedNonFed_SubawardBudget-1.2.pdf
49620 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf
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