The CFPCGP projects are to be designed to require a one-time contribution of Federal assistance to become self-sustaining and meet short- and long-term goals. Applicants are required to address two or more of the CFPCGP goals that best fit the plan or project being proposed to ensure a comprehensive and sustainable approach to resolving food and nutrition security and hunger.
Short term goals: (Select at least one)
- Meet the food needs of food-insecure individuals through food distribution.
- Develop community outreach to assist in participation in Federal nutrition assistance programs.
- Improve access to nutrient dense food as part of a comprehensive service
Long-term goals (Select at least one)
- Develop long-term sustainable projects that increase the self-reliance of communities in providing for the food needs of the community.
- Develop long-term projects that promote comprehensive responses to local food, food access, farm, and nutrition issues.
- Meet specific State, local, Tribal, Territory, or neighborhood food and agricultural long term needs including needs for equipment necessary for the efficient operation of a CFPCGP project.
- Develop a comprehensive plan for long-term solutions to food and nutrition security.
- Develop long term projects that lead to the creation of innovative marketing activities that mutually benefit agricultural producers and income-eligible consumers.