
This program supports practical, community-based agricultural initiatives such as:
- Small-scale gardening
- Herding and livestock operations
- Local food production
- Community food security initiatives
Eligible state and territorial agricultural agencies may apply for funding and then competitively distribute subawards to local projects and organizations.
This opportunity is especially significant for island, remote, and food-import-dependent communities where local food production is more than agriculture. It is resilience, stability, and long-term community sustainability.
Eligible areas include:
- Alaska
- Hawaii
- Puerto Rico
- Guam
- American Samoa
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Micronesia
- Marshall Islands
- Palau
- U.S. Virgin Islands
If you are working in food security, local agriculture, or community resilience within these regions, now is the time to connect with your state or territorial department of agriculture to explore upcoming opportunities.
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