Food Group

** AWARDS ISSUED PRIOR TO JANUARY 20, 2025, WERE FUNDED UNDER PREVIOUS ADMINISTRATIONS AND MAY NOT REFLECT THE PRIORITIES AND POLICIES OF THE CURRENT ADMINISTRATION.** LOCATED IN MARINE ON ST. CROIX MINNESOTA, BIG RIVER FARMS IS A PROGRAM OF THE FOOD GROUP THAT OFFERS ORGANIC AND SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE EDUCATION FOR UNDERSERVED FARMERS--AND IN PARTICULAR FARMERS OF COLOR. IN THE RECENT PAST, FARMERS SERVED BY BIG RIVER FARMS HAVE REQUESTED MORE ROBUST ONE-ON-ONE ASSISTANCE WITH CROP PRODUCTION, BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL PLANNING, AND OTHER AREAS. AT THE SAME TIME, BIG RIVER FARMS HAS BEEN REPEATEDLY APPROACHED BY SMALL ORGANIZATIONS FOR ASSISTANCE WITH BUILDING THEIR OWN CAPACITY TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO UNDERSERVED FARMERS.THROUGH THIS PROJECT, BIG RIVER FARMS SEEKS TO STRENGTHEN OUR CAPACITY AND THAT OF OUR PROJECT PARTNERS TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION AND ACCESS TO USDA PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. FUNDING THROUGH THIS GRANT WILL HELP ENSURE THAT UNDERSERVED MINNESOTA FARMERS ACCESS THE CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE RESOURCES THEY NEED TO BUILD THRIVING FARM BUSINESSES. AT BIG RIVER FARMS, STAFF CAPACITY WILL BE ADDED, AND PEER MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS WILL BE DEVELOPED TO STRENGTHEN TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE EFFORTS. AT THE SAME TIME, BIG RIVER FARMS WILL HELP PARTNER AGENCIES BUILD CAPACITY FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE THROUGH CONSULTATION AND MENTORSHIP, ASSISTANCE WITH FARMER EDUCATION CURRICULUM PLANNING, AND EDUCATION AROUND PRACTICAL SKILLS SUCH AS SEED ORDERING, RECORD KEEPING, AND ORGANIC CERTIFICATION. FINALLY, THE ANNUAL EMERGING FARMERS CONFERENCE HOSTED BY BIG RIVER FARMS WILL OFFER OPPORTUNITIES FOR ATTENDEES TO RECEIVE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FROM HIGHLY SPECIALIZED EXPERTS, SUCH AS FARM TAX PREPARERS, ACCOUNTANTS, AND ORGANIC CERTIFIERS. PROJECT PARTNERS FOR THIS REQUEST INCLUDE: THE VILLAGE AGRICULTURAL COOPERATIVE, SOMALI AMERICAN FARMERS INSTITUTE, AND SUDANESE FARMING GROUP.

LAUNCHED IN MADISON, WISCONSIN IN 2017, PASTURE AND PLENTY (PAND P) IS A LOCAL FOOD HUB WITH LOCAL MEAL KITS AND FARM TO FREEZER FOOD MANUFACTURING, RESTAURANT AND DEMONSTRATION KITCHEN. IN 2021, WE OPENED THE PAND P MAKESHOP, A BUSINESS INCUBATOR FOR FOOD MANUFACTURING BUSINESSES OWNED BY WOMEN AND PEOPLE OF COLOR. WE CREATE NEW PATHS TO MARKET FOR LOCAL FOOD PRODUCERS AND CONNECT OUR COMMUNITY WITH LOCALLY MADE PRODUCTS.THIS GRANT WILL GIVE US THE OPPORTUNITY TO DOUBLE OUR LOCAL FOOD THROUGHPUT AND CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR TRADITIONALLY UNDERREPRESENTED AND UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD CHAIN, FROM FARM TO PRODUCER PROCESSOR TO HOME KITCHEN. THIS PROJECT WILL ALLOW US TO GROW TO MEET THE DEMAND AND REACH MORE THAN 60 LOCAL FARMS AND PRODUCERS, INCREASING ANNUAL LOCAL FOOD PURCHASING TO 1,000,000. WE STRIVE TO MEET THREE CORE OBJECTIVES 1. INVEST IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE PAND P MAKESHOP BUSINESS INCUBATOR MARKETING AND BUSINESS RESOURCE PROGRAMMING 2. EXPAND CAPACITY TO AGGREGATE, DEVELOP AND MANUFACTURE LOCAL FOOD PRODUCTS AND INNOVATE TO GROW WHOLESALE AND DIRECT TO CUSTOMER MARKETS, WITH A FOCUS ON PURCHASE COMMITMENTS TO BLACK, INDIGENOUS AND PERSONS OF COLOR (BIPOC) AND BEGINNING FARMERS. 3. INCREASE THE SCALE OF PAND P COMMUNITY EATS COOKING CLASS AND EVENTS PROGRAMMING, FOCUSING ON THE YOUTH BLACK EXCELLENCE LIFE READINESS COOKING CLASS SERIES THAT WILL REACH 500 STUDENTS ANNUALLY AND UPLIFT BIPOC FARMERS, CHEFS AND LEADERS. OUR PROPOSED PROJECT REINFORCES THE MID TIER VALUE CHAIN, DRIVING GROWTH IN LOCAL JOBS, FOOD PROCESSING AND SALES CAPACITY, AND COMMUNITY CLASSES EVENTS THAT CELEBRATE LOCAL FOODWAYS.

LOCAL FOOD PROMOTION PROGRAM

INCREASING BIPOC FARMER SUCCESS AND USDA PROGRAM PARTICIPATION THROUGHAUTHENTIC RELATIONSHIP-BUILDING, EDUCATION, LAND ACCESS, AND TECHNICALASSISTANCE

THE FOOD GROUP MINNESOTA INC. WILL EXPAND MARKET ACCESS FOR LOCAL GROWERS WHILE INCREASING THE AVAILABILITY OF FRESH LOCAL PRODUCE. THIS INITIATIVE WILL DEVELOP TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS AND A CONSISTENT MARKET FOR FARMERS THROUGH AN AFFORDABLE GROCERY PROGRAM. THE PROJECT INCLUDES STRENGTHENING PURCHASING RELATIONSHIPS WITH GROWERS THROUGH A TIERED PURCHASING SYSTEM AND SIMPLIFIED CONTRACT PROCESSES. TO PROMOTE LOCAL PRODUCT INTEREST AMONG CUSTOMERS MARKETING AND PROMOTIONAL EFFORTS WILL BE IMPLEMENTED. THIS PROJECT IS EXPECTED TO BENEFIT LOCAL FARMERS RANCHERS AND FOOD PROCESSORS AS WELL AS CONSUMERS SEEKING FRESH PRODUCE.

THE FOOD GROUP WILL COMPLETE A 3-YEAR COMMUNITY FOOD PROJECT IN MINNESOTA WHICH AIMS TO: 1) CREATE A CUSTOMIZED LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM TO ENGAGE FOOD SHELVES AS ADVOCATES FOR A MORE EQUITABLE AND JUST FOOD SYSTEM; 2) INCREASE ACCESSIBILITY OF LOCAL, SUSTAINABLY-GROWN PRODUCE FOR LOW-INCOME COMMUNITY MEMBERS; AND 3) BUILD CAPACITY IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES WANTING TO GROW AND/OR SELL THEIR OWN FOOD. THIS PROJECT BUILDS ON THE SUCCESS OF A PRIOR CFP AWARD AND USES THE FOOD GROUP IS A NONPROFIT WITH UNIQUE ASSETS, AS IT IS ALREADY WORKING IN MULTIPLE SECTORS OF THE FOOD SYSTEM - IN ADDITION TO BEING THE ONLY INDEPENDENT FOOD BANK IN MINNESOTA AND PROVIDING CAPACITY-BUILDING SUPPORT TO FOOD SHELVES WITH STOCKING FRESH PRODUCE AND CULTURALLY-SPECIFIC FOODS, IT ALSO RUNS AN ORGANIC INCUBATOR FARM, FOOD HUB AND FARMER TRAINING PROGRAM FOR SOCIALLY-DISADVANTAGED FARMERS. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FOOD SHELVES, FARMS, URBAN GROWERS AND GARDENING PROGRAMS, THE FOOD GROUP WILL: TRAIN FOOD SHELF STAFF IN A SYSTEMS PERSPECTIVE AND EFFECTIVE METHODS FOR ENGAGING LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES IN THEIR WORK; CONDUCT 14 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EVENTS WITH MORE THAN 300 PARTICIPANTS TO GATHER FEEDBACK AND EMPOWER PARTICIPANTS TO ADDRESS LOCAL FOOD NEEDS; STRENGTHEN THE ONLY ORGANIZED GLEANING PROGRAM IN THE TWIN CITIES TO SUPPLY PRODUCE TO FOOD SHELVES; START A DEDICATED FARM PLOT TO GROW ORGANIC VEGETABLES FOR FOOD SHELVES; DEVELOP A NEW URBAN GROWER TRAINING PROGRAM AND CONNECT GROWERS WITH PLANTS AND RESOURCES NEEDED TO MEET THEIR OWN GOALS FOR PRODUCTION AND MARKET ACCESS.

CREATION OF AN ALTERNATIVE VALUE CHAIN TO REDUCE FOOD INSECURITY IN THE COMMUNITY

ENHANCING SUCCESS FOR BEGINNING, SOCIALLY DISADVANTAGED FARMERS THROUGH CUSTOMIZED RESOURCES, HANDS-ON TRAINING, AND COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORTS

TO EXPAND THE DELIVERY OF CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE, EMPHASIS ON CLIMATE-SMART AGRICULTURE, TO HISTORICALLY UNDERSERVED FARMERS AND RANCHERS INCLUDING OUTREACH TO MINORITY STUDENTS.

FARMERS TO ACCESS DIRECT TO CONSUMER MAR

THERE ARE LONG-STANDING INEQUITIES AND VULNERABILITIES IN THE SOUTH CENTRAL WISCONSIN REGIONAL FOOD SYSTEM, A 13-COUNTY AREA WITH MADISON AND DANE COUNTY AS THE CENTRAL MARKETING AND LOGISTICAL HUB, REFERRED TO HEREAFTER AS THE REGIONAL FOOD SYSTEM. EVIDENCE FOR EXISTING INEQUITIES AND VULNERABILITIES IS DOCUMENTED IN DATA FROM NUMEROUS LOCAL AND REGIONAL STUDIES AND REPORTS. WHILE THESE DATA SETS PROVIDE IMPORTANT INFORMATION, A MORE COMPREHENSIVE, REGIONAL ASSESSMENT IS NEEDED TO CAPTURE ADDITIONAL SUPPLY CHAIN GAPS (ANECDOTALLY KNOWN, BUT NOT REPRESENTED IN THE DATA), AND TO COMBINE DATA FROM DIFFERENT FOOD SYSTEM SECTORS TOGETHER. IN 2020, THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC EXACERBATED ALL OF OUR REGIONAL FOOD SYSTEMS GAPS AND WEAKNESSES. MANY SECTORS AND FOOD SYSTEM ENTITIES WERE DISRUPTED AND HAD TO INNOVATE AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE. THE PANDEMIC AMPLIFIED EXISTING FOOD SYSTEM INEQUITIES AS WELL. COMMUNITY MEMBERS HIT HARDEST BY PANDEMIC SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUPTIONS INCLUDED NOT ONLY INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING FOOD INSECURITY, BUT PARTICULARLY THE REGIONS PRODUCERS GROWERS AND SMALL- AND MEDIUM-SIZED FOOD BUSINESSES. THE PANDEMIC HAS ILLUMINATED THE LACK OF, AND URGENT NEED FOR, A COMPREHENSIVE REGIONAL FOOD SYSTEM PLAN FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL WISCONSIN REGION. BUILDING ON THIS MOMENTUM WITH A COMPREHENSIVE AND INCLUSIVE REGIONAL FOOD ACTION PLAN WILL BETTER PROTECT OUR REGIONAL FOOD SYSTEM IN THE EVENT OF FUTURE EMERGENCIES. UTILIZING STRENGTHS OF SEVERAL FOOD SYSTEMS ORGANIZATIONS AND ARE FOOD COUNCILS, THE PARTNERSHIPS PRIMARY GOAL IS TO BUILD A NETWORK OF DIVERSE COLLABORATORS ACROSS THE SOUTH CENTRAL WISCONSIN REGION WHO WILL CO-CREATE A COMMUNITY-DRIVEN REGIONAL ENGAGEMENT AND ASSESSMENT PROCESS THAT SETS THE STAGE FOR A REGIONAL FOOD ACTION PLAN.

REAP FOOD GROUP, INC. A WISCONSIN-BASED NONPROFIT, WILL EXPAND THE FARM FRESH ATLAS, AN ANNUAL PRINT AND INTERNET GUIDE TO SUSTAINABLE FARMS, FARMERS MARKETS, GROCERS, AND RESTAURANTS, BY UPGRADING THE TECHNOLOGY TO SUPPORT GROWING THE TECHNOLOGICAL CAPABILITIES OF THE FARM FRESH ATLAS TO BETTER SERVE THE NEEDS OF FARMERS AND CONSUMERS THROUGH AN INNOVATIVE MARKETING PLATFORM. EXPANDING THE FARM FRESH ATLAS TO INCLUDE LISTINGS FROM THE ENTIRE STATE OF WISCONSIN, ESPECIALLY BIPOC, WOMEN AND NEW PRODUCERS, AND PARTNERING WITH ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS WISCONSIN TO INCORPORATE NICHE LISTINGS INTO ONE CENTRALIZED LIST OF PRODUCERS. YEAR 1 (OCTOBER 2023 TO SEPTEMBER 2024) WILL FOCUS ON IMPLEMENTING THE NEW TECHNOLOGY PLATFORM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH TASTE THE LOCAL DIFFERENCE, A LOCAL FOOD CONSULTING, MEDIA AND MARKETING AGENCY THAT LICENSES THEIR TECHNOLOGY PLATFORM TO CREATE THEIR OWN LISTS OF PRODUCERS AND MIGRATING THE EXISTING ATLAS LISTEES ONTO NEW TECHNOLOGY. YEAR 2 (OCTOBER 2024 TO SEPTEMBER 2025) GROWS THE PLATFORM STATEWIDE. YEAR 3 (OCTOBER 2025 TO APRIL 2026) WILL COMPLETE PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENTS AND INCORPORATE PARTNER LISTINGS. PROJECT BENEFICIARIES ARE SMALL PRODUCERS IN WISCONSIN AND CONSUMERS IN WISCONSIN. THIS PROJECT WILL INCREASE THE NUMBER OF PRODUCERS LISTING IN THE ATLAS, INCREASE PRODUCERS ENGAGEMENT WITH THE ATLAS, INFORM CONSUMERS WHERE TO PURCHASE LOCAL FOODS, AND INCREASE CONSUMER PURCHASE OF LOCAL FOODS. HAVING A STATEWIDE, COMPREHENSIVE RESOURCE WILL CONNECT PRODUCERS AND CONSUMERS ACROSS OUR ENTIRE STATE AND STRENGTHEN THE LOCAL FOODS ECOSYSTEM IN WISCONSIN.

WISCONSIN FARM FRESH ATLAS PROJECT

**AWARDS ISSUED PRIOR TO JANUARY 20, 2025, WERE FUNDED UNDER PREVIOUS ADMINISTRATIONS AND MAY NOT REFLECT THE PRIORITIES AND POLICIES OF THE CURRENT ADMINISTRATION.** THERE IS A CRITICAL NEED FOR AN INTEGRATED CURRICULUM IN FOOD JUSTICE, WITH INPUT FROM EDUCATORS, LOCAL FARMERS, AND FOOD PRODUCERS, THAT INCORPORATES INNOVATIVE IDEAS FROM NATIONAL LEADERS IN FOOD JUSTICE, AND INCLUDES CURRENT EXAMPLES OF SUCCESSFUL FOOD JUSTICE INITIATIVES. OUR GOALS ARE 1) COORDINATE EFFORTS ACROSS SCHOOLS TO CUSTOMIZE, IMPLEMENT AND EVALUATE CLASSROOM CURRICULUM ON FOOD JUSTICE, AND 2) EXPAND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES IN FOOD JUSTICE FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH LOCAL FARMERS, LOCAL FOOD PRODUCERS, AND NATIONAL LEADERS IN FOOD JUSTICE, AND 3) ESTABLISH NEW PARTNERSHIPS WITH NATIONAL LEADERS IN FOOD JUSTICE, MADISON SCHOOLS, FARMERS AND FOOD PRODUCERS. TO ACCOMPLISH THESE GOALS, REAP FOOD GROUP WILL A) CONVENE A TASK FORCE ON FOOD JUSTICE CURRICULUM IN MADISON SCHOOLS TO DISCUSS FOOD JUSTICE CURRICULUM, SHARE IDEAS OF NEW LESSONS, COLLABORATE ON CREATING NEW LESSONS, AND SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION IN THE CLASSROOM, AND B) CULTIVATE, COMPILE AND DISTRIBUTE A LIST OF FOOD JUSTICE INTERNSHIPS, FIELD TRIPS, AND WORK APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITIES IN ORDER TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES IN FOOD JUSTICE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES, CREATE MORE OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEARNING OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM, AND TO BUILD CRITICAL LEADERSHIP SKILLS THAT STUDENTS CAN CARRY EXPERIENCES FORWARD TO APPLY IN FUTURE CAREERS, AND C) HOST THE FOOD JUSTICE SYMPOSIUM, TO GATHER MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY WHO ARE ALSO CHANGING OUR FOOD SYSTEM TO BE MORE JUST, IN ORDER TO SPREAD AWARENESS OF FOOD JUSTICE, CREATE OPPORTUNITIES TO MAKE NEW CONNECTIONS, AND TO SHARE INNOVATIVE IDEAS.

THE PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT IS TO DESIGN AND PILOT 1) A WHOLESALE FARM FRESH ATLAS AND CREATE 2) WHOLESALE-READY PROGRAM TO INCREASE THE SALES FROM SMALL- AND MEDIUM-SCALE FARMERS TO INSTITUTIONAL BUYERS IN SOUTHERN WISCONSIN. THE PROJECT AIMS TO ESTABLISH A DIGITAL WHOLESALE VERSION OF THE DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER FARM FRESH ATLAS AND BUILD A WHOLESALE READINESS PROGRAM FOR FARMERS INTERESTED IN SCALING UP TO SELL TO A VARIETY OF WHOLESALE BUYERS (AGGREGATORS, FOOD HUBS, GROCERY STORES, RESTAURANTS, INSTITUTIONS). THIS PLANNING PROJECT WILL PILOT THIS PROGRAM IN SOUTHERN WISCONSIN THOUGH MANY OF THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE MATERIALS WILL BE AVAILABLE AND USEFUL TO PRODUCERS AND BUYERS STATEWIDE

REAP RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEM (RES) GRANT UNRESTRICTED AMOUNT

FARM TO SCHOOL GRANT PROGRAM

RBDG RURAL BUSINESS COOP RURAL ENTERPRISE GRANT

SEC. 9007 REAP-RENEW ENERGY SYS GRANTS (MAN)

FLYING FOOD CATERING, INC - PANDEMIC RESPONSE AND SAFETY GRANTS PROGRAM APPLICATION

FLYING FOOD - PANDEMIC RESPONSE AND SAFETY GRANTS PROGRAM APPLICATION

THIS GRANT SUPPORTS THE COSTS INCURRED TO IMPLEMENT MEASURES TO RESPOND TO THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS 2019 (COVID-19), WHICH MAY INCLUDE WORKPLACE SAFETY, MARKET PIVOTS, RETROFITTING FACILITIES, TRANSPORTATION, WORKER HOUSING, AND MEDICAL EXPENSES. IT PROVIDES NEEDED RELIEF TO THE FOOD PROCESSORS, DISTRIBUTORS, FARMERS MARKETS, AND PRODUCERS FOR THEIR COSTS INCURRED BETWEEN JANUARY 27, 2020, THE DATE UPON WHICH THE PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE (HHS) UNDER SECTION 319 OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT, AND DECEMBER 31, 2021. BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE EMPLOYEES OF THE FOOD PROCESSORS, DISTRIBUTORS, FARMERS MARKETS, AND PRODUCERS.

FLYING FOOD GROUP, LLC - PANDEMIC RESPONSE AND SAFETY GRANTS PROGRAM APPLICATION

PANDEMIC RESPONSE AND SAFETY GRANT PROGRAM

FLYING FOOD GROUP, LLC - PANDEMIC RESPONSE AND SAFETY GRANTS PROGRAM APPLICATION

PANDEMIC RESPONSE AND SAFETY GRANT PROGRAM

FLYING FOOD GROUP - PANDEMIC RESPONSE AND SAFETY GRANTS PROGRAM APPLICATION

THIS GRANT SUPPORTS THE COSTS INCURRED TO IMPLEMENT MEASURES TO RESPOND TO THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS 2019 (COVID-19), WHICH MAY INCLUDE WORKPLACE SAFETY, MARKET PIVOTS, RETROFITTING FACILITIES, TRANSPORTATION, WORKER HOUSING, AND MEDICAL EXPENSES. IT PROVIDES NEEDED RELIEF TO THE FOOD PROCESSORS, DISTRIBUTORS, FARMERS MARKETS, AND PRODUCERS FOR THEIR COSTS INCURRED BETWEEN JANUARY 27, 2020, THE DATE UPON WHICH THE PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE (HHS) UNDER SECTION 319 OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT, AND DECEMBER 31, 2021. BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE EMPLOYEES OF THE FOOD PROCESSORS, DISTRIBUTORS, FARMERS MARKETS, AND PRODUCERS.

PANDEMIC RESPONSE AND SAFETY GRANT PROGRAM

THIS GRANT SUPPORTS THE COSTS INCURRED TO IMPLEMENT MEASURES TO RESPOND TO THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS 2019 (COVID-19), WHICH MAY INCLUDE WORKPLACE SAFETY, MARKET PIVOTS, RETROFITTING FACILITIES, TRANSPORTATION, WORKER HOUSING, AND MEDICAL EXPENSES. IT PROVIDES NEEDED RELIEF TO THE FOOD PROCESSORS, DISTRIBUTORS, FARMERS MARKETS, AND PRODUCERS FOR THEIR COSTS INCURRED BETWEEN JANUARY 27, 2020, THE DATE UPON WHICH THE PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE (HHS) UNDER SECTION 319 OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT, AND DECEMBER 31, 2021. BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE EMPLOYEES OF THE FOOD PROCESSORS, DISTRIBUTORS, FARMERS MARKETS, AND PRODUCERS.

THIS GRANT SUPPORTS THE COSTS INCURRED TO IMPLEMENT MEASURES TO RESPOND TO THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS 2019 (COVID-19), WHICH MAY INCLUDE WORKPLACE SAFETY, MARKET PIVOTS, RETROFITTING FACILITIES, TRANSPORTATION, WORKER HOUSING, AND MEDICAL EXPENSES. IT PROVIDES NEEDED RELIEF TO THE FOOD PROCESSORS, DISTRIBUTORS, FARMERS MARKETS, AND PRODUCERS FOR THEIR COSTS INCURRED BETWEEN JANUARY 27, 2020, THE DATE UPON WHICH THE PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE (HHS) UNDER SECTION 319 OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT, AND DECEMBER 31, 2021. BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE EMPLOYEES OF THE FOOD PROCESSORS, DISTRIBUTORS, FARMERS MARKETS, AND PRODUCERS.

FLYING FOOD GROUP, LLC - PANDEMIC RESPONSE AND SAFETY GRANTS PROGRAM APPLICATION

PANDEMIC RESPONSE AND SAFETY GRANT PROGRAM

CREATING LOCAL MINIMALLY-PROCESSED VEGETABLE SUPPLY-CHAINS FR FARM TO INSTITUTION IN SOUTHERN WISCONSIN: FEASIBILITY STUDY AND BUSINESS PLAN FOR COMMERCIAL SCALE OPERATION