API Board Discusses $500,000 Pilot RFA for Agriculture and Food Systems Infrastructure
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The API board held a working session to refine a draft request-for-applications (RFA) for a $500,000 pilot fund. The pilot aims to support targeted, short-term infrastructure projects in agriculture, food systems, and forest products. Key discussion points included upfront (non-reimbursement) payments, applicant eligibility guardrails, and a proposed $1,000–$50,000 request range with scoring to prioritize smaller awards. Staff member Lily emphasized the pilot's purpose is to test grant design and gather data for a future fully capitalized fund, with a suggested 12–18 month performance period.
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the pilot's main purpose is to test grant design and gather data to shape a fully capitalized fund
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