Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program (CFPCGP); Community Foods
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The primary goals of the Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program (CFPCGP) are as follows (7 U.S.C. 2034(b)): a. Meet the food needs of low-income individuals through food distribution, community outreach to assist in participation in Federally assisted nutrition programs, or improving access to food as part of a comprehensive service; b. Increase the self-reliance of communities in providing for the food needs of the communities; and c. Promote comprehensive responses to local food access, farm, and nutrition issues; or d. Meet specific state, tribal, local or neighborhood food and agricultural needs including needs relating to: i. Equipment necessary for the efficient operation of a project; planning for long-term solutions; or ii. The creation of innovative marketing activities that mutually benefit agricultural producers and low-income consumers.
This chart shows obligations for the program by fiscal year. All data for this chart was provided by the
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173 applications were received, and 33 awards were granted in fiscal year (FY) 2016, totaling 8.64 million.
The funding ratio is 19%.
During Fiscal Year (FY) 2016, 173 applications were received, and 33 awards were funded, totaling $8.64 million.
The funding ratio is 19%.
During Fiscal Year (FY) 2017, 239 applications were received, and awards were funded, totaling $8.64 million.
The funding ratio is 17%.
The Funding for FY 2018 was $8,640,000 with a total of 33 awards, and 228 proposals submitted. The Funding rate was 14%.
The FY 2019 Funding for Community Food Projects totaled $3,840,000 and funded a total of 14 projects with 114 projects submitted. The funding rate is 12%.
In FY24, 225 applications were received and 20 awards were issued.
Single Audit Applies (2 CFR Part 200 Subpart F):
For additional information on single audit requirements for this program, review the current Compliance Supplement.
OMB is working with the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) and agency offices of inspectors general to include links to relevant oversight reports. This section will be updated once this information is made available.