USDA Community Food Projects Grant proposals due Nov. 30th
Deirdre Birmingham
From: USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture <usda...@public.govdelivery.com>
Date: Fri, Oct 7, 2016 at 12:09 PM
Subject: USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture Funding opportunities Update
To: deir...@gmail.com
|
Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.
You are subscribed to Funding opportunities for USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. October 07, 2016In FY 2017 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. Who Is Eligible to Apply: Public food program service providers, tribal organizations, or private nonprofit entities, including gleaners (see Definition in Part VIII, E.). Please refer to eligibility in the RFA for more info. Posted Date: Friday, October 7, 2016
Closing Date: Wednesday, November 30, 2016
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NIFA-CFP-006084
Estimated Total Program Funding: $8,640,000
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
