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Application deadline was October 11, 2024 at midnight. Award announcement was November 20, 2024. This cycle is fully closed.
Community-Based Nutrition Initiatives in California is sponsored by California (State Initiatives). This initiative aims to tackle food insecurity among seniors in California by advancing community kitchens, establishing partnerships with local farms, nutritionists, and community organizations, and providing regular meals and nutritional education.
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2025 California Nutrition Incentive Program - California Grants Portal CDFA is seeking project proposals from eligible entities to distribute nutrition incentives to CalFresh shoppers using their benefits to purchase fresh, California grown fruits and vegetables at direct marketing outlets (Certified Farmers’ Markets, Community Supported Agriculture programs, and farm stands) and small businesses in California.
For the 2025 CNIP Request for Proposal (RFP), CDFA is seeking project proposals from eligible entities to distribute nutrition incentives to CalFresh shoppers using their benefits to purchase fresh, California grown fruits and vegetables at direct marketing outlets (Certified Farmers’ Markets, Community Supported Agriculture programs, and farm stands) and small businesses in California.
CalFresh shoppers should be able to receive the incentive at the time of purchase. Projects that reach low-access areas and low-income populations, particularly communities where a large proportion of the population is eligible for CalFresh and experiences high rates of diet-related diseases, will be prioritized.
The intent of this RFP is to select project proposals to combine into a unified state application for CDFA’s submission to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP). The date (and time, where applicable) by which all applications must be submitted to the grantmaker. Time listed as “00:00” equates to midnight.
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It may be either State or Federal (or a combination of both), and be tied to a specific piece of legislation, a proposition, or a bond number. The manner in which the grant funding will be delivered to the awardee. Funding methods include reimbursements (where the recipient spends out-of-pocket and is reimbursed by the grantor) and advances (where the recipient spends received grant funds directly).
State agencies/departments recommend you read the full grant guidelines before applying. For questions about this grant, contact: 1-916-900-5020, cafarmtofork@cdfa. ca.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Non-profit support services organizations located in California that work to address food insecurity among seniors, particularly through community kitchens and related initiatives. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Community-Based Nutrition Initiatives in California is funded by California (State Initiatives). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in California. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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