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Food System Capacity Building Grant is sponsored by Connecticut Department of Agriculture. This grant supports initiatives that strengthen the overall capacity of the state's food system, including production, processing, distribution, and access to local products.
It provides funds to Connecticut organizations involved in food system policy and/or creating innovative, localized programming to increase food access and address food insecurity.
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Webinar in English | Webinar in Spanish Webinar Slides in English | Webinar Slides in Spanish View the Guidance on the Documents/Forms tab. The Food System Capacity Building Grant provides funds to Connecticut organizations and groups involved in food system policy and/or creating innovative, localized, programming in their respective communities to increase food access and address food insecurity.
The Connecticut Food Policy Council is encouraging community groups to apply for grants. Any proposal that seeks to improve the local food system and make food, particularly CT Grown farm products, more accessible to Connecticut residents will be considered. Funding for the Food System Capacity Building Grant is provided through the Connecticut Food Policy Council under C.
G. S. Sec.
22-456. The Food System Capacity Building Grant Program and any awards are subject to limitations of state funding. The maximum amount awarded to any applicant through the Connecticut Food Policy Grant shall not exceed $20,000.
00 for an 18-month grant period. There is no match requirement for this grant. Department of Agriculture 450 Columbus Blvd Ste 701,
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Farmers, municipalities, and nonprofits. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $20,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Food System Capacity Building Grant is funded by Connecticut Department of Agriculture. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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