The USDA has extended the deadline to Jan. 6, 2023, for submission of the Regional Food Business Centers Request for Applications (RFA).
USDA previously announced changes to the RFA relating to the indirect cost rate. Pursuant to 2 CFR 200.414(c)(1), USDA is required to accept the Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (NICRA) from those entities that have one, according to a news release.
Regional Food Business Centers will provide coordination, technical assistance and capacity building to help farmers, ranchers and other food businesses access new markets and navigate federal, state and local resources, thereby closing the gaps or barriers to success, the agency said.
The Regional Food Business Centers will assist small and mid-sized producers and food and farm businesses with the goal of creating a more resilient, diverse and competitive food system, according to the release.
Applications must be submitted electronically through www.grants.gov by 11:59 p.m. ET on Jan. 6, 2023. Applicants may contact us at RegionalFoodCenters@usda.gov with questions, the release said.
