GREAT Opportunity for NONPROFITS working in Low-Income Communities

Community Food Projects Competitive Grants Program

The primary goals of the Community Food Projects Competitive Grants Program (CFPCGP) are to: (1)Meet the food needs of low-income individuals; (2)Increase the self-reliance of communities in providing for the food needs of the communities; (3)Promote comprehensive responses to local food, farm, and nutrition issues; and (4) Meet specific State, local or neighborhood food and agricultural needs including needs relating to: (a) Infrastructure improvement and development; (b) Planning for long-term solutions; or (c)The creation of innovative marketing activities that mutually benefit agricultural producers and low-income consumers.

Deadline: November 19, 2009

Brief Announcement: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=49620

Full Announcement: http://www.csrees.usda.gov/funding/rfas/community_food.html