How much funding does Community Food Projects (CFP) Competitive Grant Program provide?

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Community Food Projects (CFP) Competitive Grant Program

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Funding Amount

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Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Community Food Projects (CFP) Competitive Grant Program

Funder: NIFA (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)

Status: Active as of FY 2016

Geographic Scope: United States

Program Types: The CFP intends to solicit applications and fund three types of grants:
1. Community Food Projects (CFP)
2. Planning Projects (PP)
3. Training and Technical Assistance (T & TA) Projects

Primary Goals:

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

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
- The creation of innovative marketing activities that mutually benefit agricultural producers and low-income consumers