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USDA announces $133MM in grant funding available to expand local food systems

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it is now accepting applications for this year’s Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP), with a total of $133 million available in competitive grant funds to expand and strengthen local and regional food systems and increase the availability of locally grown agricultural products.

IFPA receives 2022 USDA NIFA grant

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Newark, DE. and Washington, D.C. – International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 is pleased to …

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USDA provides $64MM in grants to strengthen local and regional food systems

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USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service today awarded over $64 million for 185 grant projects to expand and strengthen local and regional food systems and increase the availability of locally grown agricultural products.

USApple launches 2023 Apples4Ed grant program

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The U.S. Apple Association has launched its 2023 Apples4Ed initiative—a grant program that supports healthy eating initiatives in public schools across the United States. U

USDA announces 15 organizations to administer the Farm and Food Workers Relief Grant Program

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking an important step forward in furthering its commitment to farmworkers, meatpacking workers, and grocery store workers by recognizing their essential role in America’s food system.

Foundation helps low-income seniors access fresh fruits & vegetables

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Low-income seniors across the state aren’t getting enough to eat, and many don’t have access to fresh fruits and vegetables. Half of Indiana seniors report having troubles eating healthy, which causes increased risk of chronic diseases and reduced quality-of-life.

Brighter Bites receives grant to expand programming in Texas

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Brighter Bites, a Houston-based nonprofit providing under-resourced families with fresh produce and nutrition education, is pleased to announce it has received a $300,000 Empowering Health grant from UnitedHealthcare to expand its programming into San Antonio.

UNFI Foundation awards more than $1MM to improve food equity and access

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United Natural Foods, Inc. (“UNFI”), announced today the UNFI Foundation has awarded more than $1 million in grant funding to improve food systems in more than 40 communities across the United States and Canada.

USDA awards $72.9MM in grants to U.S. specialty crops industry

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USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service today announced it has awarded a total of $72.9 million in Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) funding.

USDA updates performance measures for AMS grant programs

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USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service has published updated performance measures for the Federal State Marketing Improvement Program (FSMIP), Micro-Grants for Food Security (MGFS), and Regional Food System Partnerships (RFSP).