Community Food Projects

Objective

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 food access, farm, and nutrition issues; or d. Meet specific state, tribal, local or neighborhood food and agricultural needs including needs relating to: i. Equipment necessary for the efficient operation of a project; planning for long-term solutions; or ii. The creation of innovative marketing activities that mutually benefit agricultural producers and low-income consumers.

Who Can Apply

• Nonprofit Organization

Proposals may be submitted by private nonprofit entities. Because projects must promote comprehensive responses to local food, farm, and nutrition issues, applicants are encouraged to seek and create partnership among public, private nonprofit To be further eligible for a grant, a private nonprofit applicant must meet three mandatory requirements: 1. Have experience in the area of: (a) community food work, particularly concerning small and medium-sized farms, including the provision of food to people in low-income communities and the development of new markets in low-income communities for agricultural producers; or (b) job training and business development activities in low-income communities; 2. demonstrate competency to implement a project, provide fiscal accountability and oversight, collect data, and prepare reports and other appropriate documentation; and 3. demonstrate a willingness to share information with researchers, practitioners, and other interested parties.

Who Benefits

• Other

Low income people.

Assistance Types

• Grant

Program Contact

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