Introduction to Community Food Projects Grant Program
Thursday, August 4 - 1 pm EST
Register - Meeting # 736 227 204
Join this webinar to learn about the USDA's National Institute for Food and Agriculture's
Community Food Projects (CFP) Grant Program. We will introduce the grant program and talk about eligibility, the types of projects that are funded through this grant program and important considerations in putting together
an application.
New Entry Sustainable Farming Project is the Training and Technical Assistance Provider for
the CFP grant program and provides one-on-one support to applicants. To learn more or request support, please visit our
website, or request support
here.
The primary goals of the Community Food Projects grant program are to:
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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;
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Increase the self-reliance of communities in providing for the food needs of the communities;
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Promote comprehensive responses to local food access, farm, and nutrition issues; and
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Meet specific state, local or neighborhood food and agricultural needs including needs relating to:
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Equipment necessary for the efficient operation of a project;
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Planning for long-term solutions; or
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The creation of innovative marketing activities that mutually benefit agricultural producers and low-income consumers.
This grant program is NOT currently accepting applications, but this webinar is designed to help you think about the next RFA period.
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