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"2026 HFFI FARE Fund Grant and Technical Assistance" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
2026 HFFI FARE Fund Grant and Technical Assistance is sponsored by USDA Rural Development, administered by Reinvestment Fund. This program provides grants and technical assistance to eligible food retail and post-harvest food retail supply chain projects. The goal is to create or expand business models that improve access to staple and perishable foods in underserved areas through SNAP authorized food retailers.
Projects should demonstrate how they will contribute to food access.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Organizations working to plan or develop a food retail outlet or food supply chain business model that will improve access to staple and perishable foods in underserved areas through SNAP-eligible food retailers. This includes SNAP Authorized food retailers and post-harvest food retail supply chain enterprises in eligible underserved areas. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $20,000 - $250,000 (Grants); up to $75,000 (Technical Assistance). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was July 31, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
2026 HFFI FARE Fund Grant and Technical Assistance is funded by USDA Rural Development, administered by Reinvestment Fund. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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