About The Grant

The Northeast Regional Food Business Center is currently accepting applications for technical assistance providers. These providers will offer guidance and training to local producers and food and farm businesses, or create or expand regional networks of technical assistance providers. The first round of funding has an application deadline of August 23, 2024, by 7:59 PM. This grant aims to enhance the capacity and sustainability of the Northeast regional food system.

The grant is available in the following Northeastern states: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Delaware and Washington D.C. The Northeast Center shares jurisdiction of Pennsylvania and Maryland with the Appalachia Regional Food Business Center. For a full list of counties served by the Northeast Center, please see below.

There are two types of sub-awards available. Track A focuses on Direct Business Technical Assistance, providing 1:1 guidance and training to local producers and businesses. The minimum award for Track A is $50,000, with a maximum of $100,000. Track B aims to develop Technical Assistance Provider Networks, supporting the creation and coordination of regional or sub-regional networks. The minimum award for Track B is $100,000, and the maximum is $200,000.

Important Details

• Application Deadline: 08/23/2024 by 7:59 PM
• Link to Application: Northeast Regional Food Business Center
• Donor Name: Portsmouth Economic Development Authority
• State: Virginia
• Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
• Grant Amount:
  • Track A: $50,000 to $100,000
  • Track B: $100,000 to $200,000
• Qualification Criteria:
  • Technical assistance providers serving small- and mid-sized farms and food businesses
  • Providers who create or expand regional and sub-regional networks
  • Activities include business technical assistance, value chain coordination, market development, financial resource navigation, and professional development
  • Sub-awardees must obtain a Unique Entity ID (UEI) in SAM.gov

Taking Action

It’s vital to take action and apply for the Technical Assistance Provider Sub-Awards to support and expand your impact on the Northeast regional food system. Don’t miss the application deadline on August 23, 2024. Share this opportunity with your network to ensure other Latino businesses and organizations can benefit from this grant.

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