Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program
Agency: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Assistance Listings
- 10.225 -- Community Food Projects
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
In FY 2018, 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.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Public food program service providers, tribal organizations, or private nonprofit entities, including gleaners (see Definition in Part VIII, E.). Please refer to Part III, Eligibility in the RFA.
Grantor contact information
Description
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Phone: 202-401-5048
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Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| 18_CommunityFoodProjectsRFA.pdf | Community Food Projects (CFP) Competitive Grants Program | Sep 12, 2017 03:23 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Archived: January 3, 2018
Award
$8,640,000
Program Funding
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Expected awards
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Award Minimum
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Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
USDA-NIFA-CFP-006392
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Yes
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Mandatory
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Agriculture
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
September 12, 2017
Archive date:
January 3, 2018
