Community Food Projects Competitive Grants Program
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.
(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.
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
Community Food Projects Competitive Grants Program
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Only private, nonprofit entities meeting specific requirements as listed in the Request for Applications (RFA).
Please refer to eligibility in the RFA.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
http://www.csrees.usda.gov/funding/rfas/community_food.html
Contact:
CSREES Help Desk Phone: 202-401-5048 Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays
Agency Email Description:
If you have any questions related to preparing application content
Agency Email:
electronic@csrees.usda.gov
Date Posted:
2009-09-23
Application Due Date:
2009-11-19
Archive Date:
2009-12-21
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