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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.

Dates may vary. Please see NOFO for exact details.
Reasonable Accommodation

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.

Language Access Services

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.

Eligibility
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.

Posted Date
For more Information Contact
Closing Date
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Funding Opportunity Number
USDA-NIFA-CFP-011776
Assistance Listing Number
10.225
Estimated Total Program Funding
$4,800,000
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement
Match Required
Range of Awards
$25,000 - $400,000
Page last updated: June 24, 2026

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