USDA has $9 million in funding available to assist low-income individuals and communities in developing local and independent food systems. The Community Food Projects program involves the entire food system. Projects assess strengths and establish connections among existing food systems, resulting in improved food systems that support self-reliance. Grants are intended to help eligible, private, nonprofit entities in need of a one-time installment of federal assistance to establish and carry out multipurpose community food projects. Past projects include Philadelphia Green, which supports small-scale growers in their efforts to bring fresh, locally grown produce to the Philadelphia metro area, and RootDown LA, which is engaging Los Angeles-area youth in community gardens. Projects are funded from $10,000 to $400,000 for up to 36 months. All grants require a dollar-for-dollar match in resources. Applications are due March 17, 2015.
Source: USDA, 2/19/15, Federal Funds Available
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