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Community Food Projects Competitive Grants Program (CFPCGP) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).
The Community Food Projects Competitive Grants Program awards grants to eligible nonprofits, tribal organizations, and food program service providers to promote self-sufficiency and increase food security in low-income communities by developing comprehensive, community-based solutions.
Projects must involve low-income participants and address at least one short-term and one long-term goal related to food and nutrition security and hunger.
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Technical Assistance Webinar: The Equipment Grants Program (EGP) The Equipment Grants Program seeks to provide eligible institutions with the opportunity to acquire a shared-use piece of equipment/instrument that supports their research, research training, and extension goals. The National Institute of Food and Agriculture provides leadership and funding for programs that advance agriculture-related sciences.
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.
NIFA offers language access services, such as interpretation and translation of vital information, free of charge. If you need interpretation or translation services, please visit NIFA Language Access Services and request service no later than ten (10) days before the closing date.
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: Public food program service providers, tribal organizations, or private nonprofit entities with experience in community food work, including providing food to low-income communities and developing new markets for agricultural producers. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $4,800,000 total program funding. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Community Food Projects Competitive Grants Program (CFPCGP) are due July 16, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Community Food Projects Competitive Grants Program (CFPCGP) is funded by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). 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.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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