USDA-NIFA-CFP-010954: Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of National Institute of Food and Agriculture notices from 2024.
National Institute of Food and Agriculture offered grants of up to $400,000 (at least $25,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make $4.8 million in total. Applications closed on November 7, 2024.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed September 6, 2024. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$400,000
- Award floor$25,000
- Total funding$4.8 million
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA-NIFA-CFP-009982 | August 1, 2023 | Closed December 14, 2023 | Closed |
| USDA-NIFA-CFP-009321 | August 10, 2022 | Closed December 22, 2022 | Closed |
| USDA-NIFA-CFP-008683 | November 3, 2021 | Closed December 20, 2021 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | September 6, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | November 7, 2024 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | December 7, 2024 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS • Applicants for the CFPCGP must meet all the eligibility requirements stated in this RFA and provide qualifying documentation to support their eligibility for this program at the time of application. Failure to meet the eligibility criteria by the application deadline may result in exclusion from consideration or preclude NIFA from making an award. • Individuals and for-profit entities are not eligible to apply for this program. • For those new to Federal financial assistance, NIFA’s Grants Overview provides highly recommended information about grants and other resources to help understand the Federal awards process.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Community Food Projects awards averaged $261,619; this notice allows up to $400,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (93% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
This notice identifies the objectives for Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program (CFPCGP) projects, deadlines, funding information, eligibility criteria for projects and applicants, and application forms and associated instructions. In FY 2024 NIFA’s CFPCGP intends to solicit applications and fund two types of grants. The grant types are (1) Planning Projects (PP) and (2) Community Food Projects (CFP).
Who has won Community Food Projects grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Community Food Projects (10.225) awarded $34.3 million across 131 grant awards, an average of $261,619 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Third Sector New England, Inc. | Massachusetts | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Project New Village | California | 2 | $419,500 |
| Sharing Excess Inc | Pennsylvania | 1 | $400,000 |
| St Marys Regional Medical Center | Maine | 1 | $400,000 |
| Center Helping Obesity in Children End Successfully Inc | Georgia | 1 | $400,000 |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is USDA-NIFA-CFP-010954 still open?
No. It closed on November 7, 2024.
Who can apply for Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program?
National Institute of Food and Agriculture accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program?
Closed November 7, 2024. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $400,000 each. About $4.8 million in total.
Who has won Community Food Projects grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Third Sector New England, Inc., Project New Village, Sharing Excess Inc. The program made 131 awards worth $34.3 million in that time.
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