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Delaware Grocery Initiative is sponsored by Delaware Public Media. Provides grants to nonprofits and businesses to address food insecurity in Delaware.
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Delaware Grocery Initiative and First State Food System Program - Division of Small Business - State of Delaware Division of Small Business Delaware Grocery Initiative and First State Food System Program The Delaware Grocery Initiative and First State Food System Program Applications have closed . Awardees will be notified in May.
The Delaware Grocery Initiative and First State Food System Program is back for 2026 with $700K in available funding! The goal is to expand access to healthy foods in food deserts in Delaware and areas at risk of becoming food deserts, by providing grants and other forms of financial assistance to eligible food businesses and organizations.
to Delaware farmers; small, community and independent grocery retailers offering culturally diverse foods; food banks; food pantries; and other food supply chain businesses and organizations. Awarded funds may be used to support operations, capital expenses, equipment purchases, and other projects that expand supply chain capacity and strengthen collaboration among community partners.
Changes to this year’s Delaware Grocery Initiative and First State Food System Program include increased funding, a scaled funding model similar to what was used for the Fall 2025 EDGE Grant Competition, and an improved online portal for applying.
Eligible Businesses and Operations Include: Farmers/Food Producers : producing for supply – fruits, vegetables, animal proteins, or other food products Retailers : independently owned grocery stores, cooperative groceries, neighborhood markets, corner stores, restaurants, farmers markets, on-farm stores, food trucks, or farm stands Other Food Distributors : food pantries, food closets, faith-based organizations, soup kitchens Storage : food aggregation facilities, food refrigeration or freezers Transportation : pickup and delivery of food products Processing : commercial kitchens, food prep facilities, food washing or cutting facilities Awardees Notified – May, 2026 Awardees Publicly Announced – Week of May 18, 2026 Slide Deck from Feb.
18 Webinar Recording from Feb. 18 Webinar About the Delaware Grocery Initiative and First State Food System Program: The DGI/FSFSP is a partnership between the Delaware Division of Small Business (DSB) the Delaware Council on Farm & Food Policy (link opens in new window), and Senator Darius Brown (D – New Castle, Wilmington, Edgemoor).
The FSFSP originated under The Council and was adopted through legislation sponsored by Senator Brown in 2024, establishing the DGI. Read about past programs and projects of the Delaware Grocery Initiative and First State Food System Program.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Delaware farmers, food producers, independent/community grocery retailers offering culturally diverse foods, food banks, food pantries, and food supply chain businesses addressing food access in food deserts. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $700,000 total for Cycle 5 (28 recipients). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
This listing does not include a published deadline, but it is an annual program. Check the official notice for the current cycle's exact dates.
Delaware Grocery Initiative is funded by Delaware Public Media. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Delaware. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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