Agriculture

Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program

FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICE, AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF

Opportunity #: 10.576

Award Ceiling

$2.0M

Award Floor

N/A

Close Date

N/A

Total Funding

$2.0M

Cost Sharing Required

Grants.gov ID

usa-10.576

Description

The purposes of the Senior Farmers� Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) are to: (1) provide resources in the form of fresh, nutritious, unprepared, locally grown fruits, vegetables, honey, and herbs from farmers� markets, roadside stands, and community supported agriculture (CSA) programs to low-income seniors; (2) increase the domestic consumption of agricultural commodities by expanding or aiding in the expansion of domestic farmers� markets, roadside stands, and CSAs; and (3) develop or aid in the development of new and additional farmers� markets, roadside stands, and CSAs.

Types of Assistance: FORMULA GRANTS

Eligible Applicants

State agency means any of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, U.S. Territories, and Indian Tribal Organizations (ITOs). State agencies include State Agriculture Departments, Agencies on Aging, Health Departments, and ITOs. Local agencies are nonprofit entities or local government agencies that certify eligible participants, issue SFMNP benefits, arrange for the distribution of eligible foods through CSA programs, and/or provide nutrition education. Each State agency desiring to administer the SFMNP must annually submit a State Plan of Operations and enter into a written agreement with FNS for the program's administration in the State agency's jurisdiction. New State agencies are selected based on the availability of funds after base grants for currently participating State agencies have been met. Participating State agencies select local agencies based on the concentration of eligible senior participants and access to farmers' markets.

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