National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) grants program is open to help community food projects become self-sustaining, or to assist with community food project (CFP) planning. 

The purpose of the CFP is to support the development of projects with a one-time infusion of federal dollars to make such projects self-sustaining. CFPs are designed to create community-based food projects with objectives, activities and outcomes that are in alignment with Community Food Projects Competitive Grants Program (CFPCGP) primary goals.

Proposals accepted through May 4, 2021. 100% match required.

Open to: Public food program service providers, tribal organizations, or private nonprofit entities, including gleaners.