The FSLN is partnering with Hunter P. Goodman at the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture to offer an interactive, practical grant writing training. Dr. Goodman has trained over 500 community leaders in grant writing this year and has some easy, practical tools to offer during the session. Registration is limited to 65 participants.…

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Are you thinking about applying for an FSLN activation grant? Use this post to share what you’ve been thinking about, what could you use support, and where are you looking to partner? Someone here knows the answer! Here is the page with more info on activation grants for background:

I am trying to find out if the maximum award levels for these grants are “per year” or for the project duration. I would assume per year, but I can’t find that quoted in the RFAs. Can someone verify??

Hi, I am starting a freelance grant writing business on May 1. I have experience in federal grants, especially in the areas of nutrition and physical activity and community policy work. I know this is too late for the LAMP grant deadline, but email me for other inquiries at andrea.ridgway.adh@gmail.com.

Howdy folks –

USDA Local Agricultural Market Program (LAMP) Grant season is upon us! If you aren’t familiar, this group of USDA grants are an incredible opportunity to find funding to support your local and regional food systems projects. But if you’ve ever written or managed one of these grants you know, they’re no cake walk either. The…

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Hey guys,

Does anyone have suggestions on how/where to find grant writers?

Hallie, good question as there are such a range of programs and grants and newer ones it can be hard to track and so on. One guide I recently came across was done by NSAC. If is a few years old but not as old as the one from Gillibran’s office.

Overview: Farm Bill Programs & Grants

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Hey all! I constantly reference the doc that Sen. Gillibran’d office created of all the Food Systems-related grants (linked below). But, that was made in 2014 and I know several of the grants listed are closed for good. Is there a more up to date list anywhere that I could be referencing instead?

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I am looking for suggestions and ideas for sponsorship perks and recognition for a virtual event. It is for a national organization and will be live streamed. Would to hear both your wins and ‘don’t go there’ feedback. Thanks bunches!!!

I took this course last fall, and it was fantastic and so helpful.

I have been wandering the same thing I wish they would at least make an announcement about when they will make an announcement.

Hey everyone – wanted to make sure you saw that Una and Margaret, the trainers for the Grant Writing for Federal Funding Course, are going to be offering a 1-hour, open door Office Hours session on Nov. 30. Register below! This is a great place to ask questions as you gear up for 2022 grant writing season!…

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Hey everyone – wanted to make sure you saw that Una and Margaret, the trainers for the Grant Writing for Federal Funding Course, are going to be offering a 1-hour, open door Office Hours session on Nov. 30. Register below! This is a great place to ask questions as you gear up for 2022 grant writing season!…

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In case you missed the 3-part session on writing federal grants, we uploaded all recordings to the “Courses” section of the FSLN. (Under the Resource Library navigation tab). This was a fantastic training that explored how to design the right project, find the right funding for your project, and the basics of grant writing. Check out…

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Hi everyone,

Wondering the same thing about RFSP, especially now that we are in November! I have been checking the portal and haven’t seen anything. Have folks heard anything about their award status?

I was on the review panels for FMPP and RFSP. Both wrapped up in August (RFSP at the very end of Aug). I don’t know how long it takes AMS from when they approve all of the review panel reports to when they actually announce the awards. I got the impression that they wanted to get the awards out soon, but I’m guessing they had more…

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Hey there.

No official word over here. I heard a rumor that we likely wouldn’t hear back on RFSP until mid-October. I’ve been checking this list regularly to see what grant awards have been published. https://portal.nifa.usda.gov/lmd4/recent_awards?report_title=Recent%20Awards&from_site=NIFA&search_label=Awards%20Listing

Nikki

Hey friends –

As we approach the end if the federal fiscal year, we are wondering if anyone who applied for FM/LFPP or RFSP grants this year has gotten word from USDA regarding their applications status? ?

Elizabeth

Wondering if anyone is aware of any agencies/orgs providing free 1:1 technical assistance with LFPP applications this round?

Hello all! I am the coordinator for the Local Catch Network. LCN works to promote and support fishers, harvesters, and seafood businesses who participate in direct to consumer sales and Community Supported Fisheries. LCN recently received a FMPP grant that will be utilized to update our seafood finder map, develop a TA program, and…

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