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"Community Food Projects Competitive Grants Program (CFPCGP)" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Community Food Projects Competitive Grants Program (CFPCGP) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). This program supports community food projects that involve food-insecure residents in planning and improving local food access. Faith-based organizations can be eligible applicants for funding that addresses food security in their communities.
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Community Food Projects Competitive Grants Program The CFPCGP projects are to be designed to require a one-time contribution of Federal assistance to become self-reliant and meet short- and long-term goals.
Applicants are required to address at least one short-term and one long-term CFPCGP goals that best fit the plan or project being proposed to ensure a comprehensive and enduring approach to resolving food and nutrition security and hunger. Technical Assistance Webinar Dates may vary. Please see NOFO for exact details.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to access information related to this grant opportunity, please contact the Information Contact listed on this page no later than ten (10) days before the closing date. If you need a reasonable accommodation for the webinar or event related to this grant opportunity, please contact the event host.
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Community Food Projects Competitive Grants Program (CFPCGP) Other or Additional Information (See below) More Information on Eligibility Public food program service providers, tribal organizations, or private nonprofit entities, including gleaners (see Definitions in Part VIII, D of the NOFO) are eligible to apply. Please refer to the CFP NOFO for more information on eligibility.
For more Information Contact grantapplicationquestions@usda. gov Funding Opportunity Number Assistance Listing Number Estimated Total Program Funding Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement Food and Nutrition Security Nutrition and Food Systems Page last updated: June 24, 2026 Your feedback is important to us.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Non-profit organizations, including faith-based organizations, are eligible to apply. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was July 16, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Community Food Projects Competitive Grants Program (CFPCGP) is funded by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
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