Funding-USDA -
Community Food Projects Competitive Grants Program; March 31, 2014
Agency
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Description
In
FY 2014 NIFA's CFPGCP 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 CFPCGP 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-004489
Closing
Date:
Mar 31, 2014
Link
to Full Announcement
http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=251931
Contact
Information
NIFA Help Desk Phone: 202-401-5048 Business
hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays
If you have any questions related
to preparing application content