Description
The Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program (CFPCGP) provides funding to support the development of community-based food projects that aim to increase food security in low-income communities. The program has two types of grants: Community Food Projects (CFP) and Planning Projects (PP). CFPs are designed to create community-based food projects with objectives, activities, and outcomes that align with the CFPCGP primary goals. PPs are designed to complete a plan toward the improvement of community food security. The program encourages applicants to develop linkages between two or more sectors of the food system, support the development of entrepreneurial projects, and develop innovative connections between the for-profit and nonprofit food sectors.
Some key points to consider:
* The program aligns with USDA Strategic Goal #7: Provide all Americans access to a safe, nutritious, and secure food supply.
* The program has a focus on community food security, nutrition education, and food access.
* Applicants must demonstrate experience in community food work, job training and business development activities, and efforts to reduce food insecurity.
* A dollar-for-dollar match is required for all federal funds awarded.
* The program has a strong emphasis on evaluation and reporting, with grantees expected to contribute to the data collected by the Training and Technical Assistance providers.