USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture - Agriculture and food and research initiative - Improved Sustainable Food Systems

Improved Sustainable Food Systems Grants

How it Works

This grant funds projects related to research, education, and extension related to sustainable local and regional food systems seeking to improve U.S. food safety and security, support the local economy, combat childhood obesity, improve rural economies, increase food production, and train the next generation of the agricultural workforce. A food hub or food hub-related business aiming to research its role as a sustainable actor would be a good candidate for this grant.

Funding Focuses On

Community development strategies, local and regional food systems that help foster U.S. food security, conferences and workshops, etc.

Funding Limit

$10,000,000

Qualifications

Must be a higher education institution

Financing Geographic Area 

United States

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