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The NJ Department of Agriculture (NJDA) grants team serves the state by identifying federal funding opportunities that support agriculture, conservation or rural development and are designed to accomplish specific objectives, including activities that build food security and opportunities that are open to applications from community-based organizations. Additionally, the NJDA grants team administers federal and state funding in the above focus areas. During a June 2024 OFSA work session for multi-sector coalitions, NJDA Grants Coordinator William “Billy” Conners shared strategies for seeking out and securing federal and state grant funding for community-based, holistic food security work. The slide deck includes information for community-based organizations doing food security work to de-mystify programmatic language, prepare their teams for upcoming grant opportunities and more.