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ActiveColorado Department of Agriculture · 2026

Community Food Access Program Tax Credit

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Agency: Colorado Department of Agriculture
Funding: Not specified
Deadline: Check Source
Status: Active
Eligibility: Small food retailers and small family farms in Colorado committed to expanding access to healthy foods in their communities. (Grant program closed; refer to the funder for current tax credit program eligibility).

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Community Food Access Program Tax Credit is sponsored by Colorado Department of Agriculture. The Community Food Access program in Colorado aims to increase access to and lower prices for healthy food in low-income, low-access areas.

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# Community Food Access Program | Department of Agriculture **Impacted by drought? **Learn about the resources available for ag producers on our Drought page.

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Community Food Access Program # Community Food Access Program * Community Food Access Program * Tax Credit Frequently Asked Questions * Community Food Consortium * Community Food Access Grants * Program Design Workshops * CFA Grant Advisory Committee / Comité Consultivo de la Subvención CFA The Community Food Access Program was established in spring of 2022 in House Bill 1380 “to improve access to and lower prices for healthy foods in low-income and underserved areas of the state by supporting small food retailers."

The program includes a Community Food Consortium for small food retailers and Colorado-owned and Colorado-operated farms as well as the Small Food Business Recovery and Resilience grant program.

In 2023, the Community Food Access program was expanded to include refundable tax credits for small food retailers and small family farms who make costly equipment purchases or incur delivery or distribution fees to increase access to healthy food in low income and underserved areas of Colorado. The Community Food Access Program is funded in part by State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds.

Application periods for the Tax Credit close April 30th, August 30th and December 31st 2026. The final day to apply for a tax credit for equipment purchased in 2025 is December 31st, 2026. Outreach and Technical Assistance (TA) Contractors Community Food Access Program Legislation (HB 22-1380) ### Questions about the program?

Please send a message to cda_cfa@state. co. us or call 303.

869. 9067 to talk to our team. **Mickey Davis**, Program Manager Email: mickey.

davis@state. co. us **Adonai Cuevas-Lopez**, Grants Specialist _Fluent in English and Spanish_ Email: adonai.

cuevas-lopez@state. co. us **Colorado Department of Agriculture** **Colorado Department of Agriculture** Colorado Official State Web Portal Your feedback will be used to help improve Google Translate

Eligibility Requirements

Small food retailers and small family farms in Colorado committed to expanding access to healthy foods in their communities. (Grant program closed
refer to the funder for current tax credit program eligibility).

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for Community Food Access Program Tax Credit?

According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small food retailers and small family farms in Colorado committed to expanding access to healthy foods in their communities. (Grant program closed; refer to the funder for current tax credit program eligibility). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.

Who funds Community Food Access Program Tax Credit?

Community Food Access Program Tax Credit is funded by Colorado Department of Agriculture. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.

Which states are eligible for Community Food Access Program Tax Credit?

This opportunity targets applicants in Colorado. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.

How do I apply for Community Food Access Program Tax Credit?

Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.

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