The Community Food Projects Competitive Grants Program (CFPCGP) is designed to help communities become self-reliant in addressing food security and hunger. The program provides one-time federal assistance to support projects that meet both short-term and long-term goals related to food and nutrition security. Grants range from $25,000 to $400,000, with a total of $4.8 million available for this funding cycle.
Who it's for: This grant is open to a wide range of applicants, as there are no restrictions on who can apply. It's ideal for organizations or groups that have a clear plan to address food security and hunger in their community and can demonstrate how they will become self-reliant after receiving the grant.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to address both a short-term and a long-term goal
- Inability to demonstrate self-reliance post-grant
- Lack of cost-sharing or matching funds
- Incomplete application submission
- Non-compliance with federal regulations
What You May Need
- Detailed project plan addressing short-term and long-term goals
- Documentation of cost-sharing or matching funds
- Organizational financial statements
- Proof of community need for the project
- Letters of support from community partners
- Detailed budget proposal
- Project timeline and milestones
- Evidence of ability to become self-reliant post-grant
Cautions
- Cost-sharing or matching funds are required
- Projects must demonstrate self-reliance after funding
- Short application window
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
The grant is open to all types of applicants, as it is listed as 'UNRESTRICTED'. This means any organization or group with a viable plan to address food security and hunger can apply, provided they meet the program's requirements for addressing both short-term and long-term goals and can demonstrate self-reliance post-grant.
Overview
This grant is open to a wide range of applicants, as there are no restrictions on who can apply. It's ideal for organizations or groups that have a clear plan to address food security and hunger in their community and can demonstrate how they will become self-reliant after receiving the grant.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to address both a short-term and a long-term goal
- Inability to demonstrate self-reliance post-grant
- Lack of cost-sharing or matching funds
- Incomplete application submission
- Non-compliance with federal regulations
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to support projects that enhance food security and nutrition in communities. This includes developing sustainable food systems, increasing access to healthy food, and creating programs that address hunger and nutrition education.
Total Program Funding
$4,800,000
Expected Awards
21
Cost Sharing
Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 15, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 16, 2026(30 days)
- Archive Date
- Aug 15, 2026
Application Checklist
- Review eligibility and ensure alignment with grant goals
- Develop a comprehensive project plan
- Secure cost-sharing or matching funds
- Gather necessary financial and organizational documents
- Obtain letters of support from community partners
- Prepare a detailed budget and timeline
- Submit application by the deadline