Funding-USDA-
Community Food Projects (CFP) Competitive Grant Program; November 30, 2016
Agency
Department
of Agriculture
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Description
In
FY 2016 NIFA' s CFP intends to solicit applications
and fund three types of grants. The types are entitled (1) Community Food
Projects (CFP), (2) Planning Projects (PP) and (3) Training and Technical
Assistance (T & TA) Projects. 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.
Announcement
Number:
USDA-NIFA-CFP-005415
Closing
Date:
Nov
30, 2015
Link
to Full Announcement
http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=279620
Contact
Information
Dr.
Jane Clary Loveless
202-720-3891