The Community Food Projects Competitive Grants Program (CFPCGP) offers funding to help projects become self-sufficient and address food and nutrition security. The goal is to provide a one-time federal grant to support projects that can meet both short-term and long-term goals related to reducing hunger and improving food security.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations that can propose projects aiming to improve food and nutrition security. The projects should be designed to become self-reliant after receiving this one-time federal assistance.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to address at least one short-term and one long-term goal
- Inability to demonstrate project self-reliance post-funding
- Not meeting the cost-sharing or matching requirement
- Late application submission
- Ineligible applicant type
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Plan addressing short-term and long-term goals
- Budget plan including cost-sharing/matching details
- Proof of eligibility
- Organizational financial statements
- Letters of support or partnership agreements
- Documentation of project sustainability
Cautions
- Ensure project can become self-reliant after funding
- Adhere to cost-sharing requirements
- Address both short-term and long-term goals
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants are categorized as 'OTHER', which typically includes non-profit organizations, community-based organizations, and other entities that can demonstrate the ability to carry out projects aimed at improving food and nutrition security. Applicants must be able to address both short-term and long-term goals and demonstrate project sustainability post-funding.
Overview
This grant is for organizations that can propose projects aiming to improve food and nutrition security. The projects should be designed to become self-reliant after receiving this one-time federal assistance.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to address at least one short-term and one long-term goal
- Inability to demonstrate project self-reliance post-funding
- Not meeting the cost-sharing or matching requirement
- Late application submission
- Ineligible applicant type
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to support projects that aim to improve food and nutrition security, with a focus on becoming self-reliant. This includes activities that address both immediate and long-term challenges related to hunger and food security.
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
- Last Updated
- Jun 15, 2026
Application Checklist
- Review eligibility criteria
- Develop a comprehensive project proposal
- Include a budget plan with cost-sharing details
- Prepare documentation for project sustainability
- Gather letters of support or partnership agreements
- Submit application by the deadline