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Community Food Projects

Department Of Agriculture, National Institute Of Food And Agriculture

🌾 Agriculture, Food & Fisheries🏷️ Nonprofits🏷️ Outreach & Capacity Building🏷️ Operations

The primary goals of the Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program (CFPCGP) are as follows (7 U.S.C. 2034(b)): a. 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; b. Increase the self-reliance of communities in providing for the food needs of the communities; and c. Promote comprehensive responses to local foo

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Helps local communities improve access to healthy food for low-income individuals. Provides funding for projects that address food and nutrition insecurity.

Quick Facts

Funding
$2,304,956.32 - $4,800,000
Deadline
Nov 7, 2024
Status
Rolling Intake
Category
Agriculture, Food & Fisheries
Organization
Department Of Agriculture, National Institute Of Food And Agriculture

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What Is This Program?

The CFPCGP is intended to bring together stakeholders from distinct parts of the food system and to foster understanding of national food security trends and how they might improve local food systems. Understanding that low-income individuals experience disproportionate access to healthy foods, projects are to address food and nutrition insecurity, particularly among our nation’s most vulnerable populations. Nutrition Security is defined as having consistent access, availability, and affordability of foods and beverages that promote well-being. Communities that are partially or fully located in Opportunity Zones are particularly encouraged to apply.

What Benefits Are Offered?

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Competitive grants for projects focusing on farmer education, food and nutrition security, food loss and waste, and nutrition and food systems. The program funds two types of grants: Planning Projects (PP) and Community Food Projects (CFP).

Who Is Eligible?

Industries: agriculture, food systems, nutrition

Region: United States

Demographics: tribal organizations

Other Criteria: public food program service providers, private nonprofit entities, gleaners, match required

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🏆 Detailed Application Guide

📋What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

📝Steps to Apply
  • Identify eligibility criteria
  • Prepare project proposal
  • Complete application forms
  • Submit application by the deadline
🌐Application Portal
https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding-opportunities/community-food-projects-cfp-competitive-grants-program
📤Submission Method
online
📅Key Dates
September 6, 2024Application Posted Date
November 7, 2024Application Closing Date
🔄Intake Type
fixed-deadline

📄What Documents Are Required?

✅Required Documents
  • SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
  • SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
  • SF-424B (Assurances)
  • Project Narrative
  • Budget Narrative
📐Format Requirements
PDF only, max 10MB

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💰What Expenses Are Eligible?

🧾Eligible Expenses
  • Food distribution costs
  • Community outreach expenses
  • Program administration costs
  • Training and education costs
🚫Ineligible Expenses
  • Costs unrelated to food distribution
  • Costs for luxury items
  • Political activities
  • Fundraising costs
📏Expense Caps
Administrative costs capped at 15%
💳Payment Model
reimbursement
⏪Retroactive Expenses Eligible
No

🤝Is Matching Funding Required?

🔀Matching Required
Yes
📊Matching Ratio
null
🏦Eligible Matching Sources
  • cash
  • in-kind contributions
📚Stacking Rules
null
🛡️Proof of Matching Required
null

📊What Are the Reporting Requirements?

🗓️Reporting Frequency
annual
📑Reporting Requirements
  • SF-425 Federal Financial Report
  • performance progress report
🔍Audit Requirements
OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards.
📢Branding Requirements
Acknowledgment of federal funding is required.
🗄️Record Retention Period
3 years post-final-report

How Do I Apply?

sm.nifa.cfp@usda.gov
202-853-0135

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

Visit the program page for detailed eligibility requirements.

This program offers funding up to $4,800,000 (minimum $2,304,956.32).

The application deadline is November 7, 2024.

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