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Farm to Community Food Hubs Grant Program is sponsored by California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Office of Farm to Fork. This program provides competitive grants for organizations developing and expanding community food hubs in California. It funds planning activities and food aggregation and distribution infrastructure to increase purchasing of local, sustainably produced food by schools and other institutions.
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CDFA - Farm to Fork - Farm to Community Food Hubs Grant Farm to Community Food Hubs Grant Program CDFA Office of Farm to Fork CDFA awarded $13. 75 million to 12 projects to develop and expand community food hubs in California. CDFA awarded $1,108,688.
50 to five Track 1 Planning projects and $12,641,311. 50 to seven Track 2 Infrastructure and Operations projects. View the summary of awarded projects .
View the program fact sheet (Feb. 2026) The Farm to Community Food Hubs Program received one-time funding of $13. 75 million to award competitive grants for organizations developing and expanding community food hubs in California.
Up to ten percent of the funding was set aside for California Native American Tribes and Tribal-led nonprofit organizations. CDFA awarded projects in 2025.
The grant program was established to pilot investments in (1) planning activities and (2) food aggregation and distribution infrastructure and operational costs needed for community food hubs to increase purchasing of local, environmentally sustainable, climate smart, and equitably produced food by schools and other institutions.
These investments aim to build a better food system economy, support the local farming and indigenous food production economies, accelerate climate adaptation and resilience, and employ food system workers with fair wages and working conditions. You can read the state statute that authorizes this program. The program currently does not have funding for another round.
Estimated Grant Timeline & Process Please note these dates are estimates and could change Winter 2026: Projects begin Fall 2025: CDFA developed grant agreements September 2025: CDFA announced grant awards April – July 2025: CDFA and technical reviewers evaluated 165 applications . February 12 – April 14, 2025: Application period. CDFA hosted six public webinars to share more about the grant opportunity and respond to questions.
Watch the Youtube playlist . December 2024 – January 2025: CDFA reviewed public comments on draft Request for Application and updated before opening application period. November 12 – December 6, 2024: CDFA received public comments about the draft RFA and hosted three virtual public feedback sessions on November 18, November 21, and December 6, 2024.
Summer 2024: CDFA developed the draft Request for Application CA Food Hub Network- UC SAREP: Food hubs can request to join the California Food Hub Network , hosted and coordinated by UC Agriculture Research & Education Program (UC SAREP). The California Food Hub Network is a learning network to coordinate technical assistance, collaborative learning and information sharing for and among food hubs in California.
Activities include in-person convenings, networking events between food hubs and potential buyers, food hub tours, and technical assistance on a diverse range of topics related to food hub operations. Contact Alicia Baddorf .
Local Food in Cafeterias map (CDFA): use this interactive map to find public school districts purchasing local food and food hubs serving public schools Guide to Energy Efficient and Climate Smart Refrigerated Equipment (CDFA) Vendor and Contract Directory for Food Hubs (CDFA) If your organization is looking for a contractor/consultant to support planning or building a food hub - or looking for equipment/supply vendors - this is a good list for you.
California's Small Business Support Network: get connected to local business advisors across California’s small business centers, receive 1:1 advising, join free or low-cost trainings, and more. Publications, studies, and toolkits on UC SAREP’s website Permits, Licenses, and Certifications This does not represent an exhaustive list of permits, licenses, or certifications that your food hub may need to operate.
CDFA Produce Dealer License and Processor License Food Hub Food Safety Resources (UC SAREP) Organic Compliance Resources for Food Hubs (UC SAREP) U.S. FDA Food Facility Registration CA Trucking and Forklift Regulations (CA Air Resources Board - CARB) Zero-Emission Truck Transport Refrigeration Unit Requirements Requirements for zero-emission truck transport refrigeration units (TRUs) go into effect as early as December 2023.
Find out if the regulations apply to your fleet at CARB’s website . Contact: arber@arb. ca.
gov / (888) 878-2826 Visit CalFleet Advisor : receive free assistance to figure out how to get ZEVs in your fleet Zero-Emission Forklift Regulations New requirements for certain types of forklifts go into effect 2026 Find out if the regulations apply to your operation at CARB’s website Contact: zeforklifts@arb. ca. gov .
(877) 593-6677 / (877) 59DOORS California Grants Portal : find all upcoming grants offered through state agencies, including CDFA Farm to School Incubator Grant Program : The California Farm to School Incubator Grant Program offers competitive grants to support farm to school projects that cultivate equity, nurture students, build climate resilience, and create scalable and sustainable change.
Mobile Farmers’ Market Grant Program Urban Agriculture Grant Program Opportunities with Other Programs America’s Healthy Food Financing Initiative (Reinvestment Fund) : America’s Healthy Food Financing Initiative offers resources including grants, loans, technical assistance services, programming, and other forms of support to eligible projects that will improve access to fresh, healthy foods in underserved rural and urban areas.
Where can I learn more about food hubs? The UC Agriculture Research and Education Program (UC SAREP) publications, videos, and technical resources about food hubs and values-based supply chains on the UC SAREP website . Michigan State University and the Wallace Center at Winrock International conducts national food hub surveys.
View results on their website . Summary of 2025 Application Period In 2025, CDFA received 165 applications, collectively requesting $148,332,630 –almost 11 times more than the funding CDFA had available. Eighty-six (52%) applications were submitted for the Track 1 Planning funding track and seventy-nine (48%) applications were submitted for the Track 2 Infrastructure and Operations funding track.
View the summary of the application period .
Grant Program Application Materials (NOW CLOSED) Request for Application (RFA) Application Submission Checklist (for Track 1 and Track 2) Track 1 Planning Application Materials Track 1 Application Questions Track 1 Application Review Criteria and Scoring Track 1 Workplan Template Track 1 Project Budget Template Track 1 Letter of Support Template Track 2 Infrastructure and Operations Application Materials Track 2 Application Questions Track 2 Application Review Criteria and Scoring Track 2 Workplan Template Track 2 Project Budget Template Track 2 Food Producer Network List Track 2 Food Producer Verification Form (English) Track 2 Food Producer Verification Form (Spanish) Track 2 Letter of Support Form Frequently Asked Questions Application Information Session: Recording and slide deck Application Office Hours.
Find all recordings on the Youtube playlist for webinars on February 25, March 11, April 1, and April 10 Summary of 2024 Public Comment Period CDFA received public comments about the draft Request for Application from November 12 – December 6, 2024 and hosted three virtual public feedback sessions about the draft Request for Application.
View the summary of public comments and responses Presentation slides in English / La presentación en español Recording in English / La grabación en español Draft Request for Application Draft Application Submission Checklist Track 1 Planning and Piloting Draft Track 1 Application Questions and Evaluation Criteria Draft Track 1 Letter of Support Template Draft Track 1 Workplan Template Draft Track 1 Budget Template Track 2 Infrastructure and Operations Draft Track 2 Application Questions and Evaluation Criteria Draft Track 2 Letter of Support Form Draft Track 2 Workplan Template Draft Track 2 Budget Template Farm to Community Food Hubs Working Group CDFA established a Farm to Community Food Hubs Working Group according to state statute to guide CDFA on developing the Farm to Community Food Hubs Program.
The Working Group is part of CDFA's ongoing efforts to support community food hubs across California and one piece to how CDFA gathers feedback about the program. CDFA encourages and actively invites California food hubs, organization partners, and the general public to help shape the Farm to Community Food Hubs Grant Program through public comment, community outreach, and collaborating with community partners.
CDFA thanks the Working Group members for sharing their time and expertise: Alicia Baddorf and Gwenael Engelskirchen (alternate), UC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (UC SAREP) Andy Ollove, Fresh Approach Anna Nakamura Knight, Old Grove Orange Christina Lawson, Western Placer Unified School District Hector Reider, Community Alliance with Family Farmers Keng Vang, Fresno BIPOC Produce Maria Houlne, California Association of Food Banks Megan Kenney, Harvest Hub (North Coast Growers Association) Mireya Gomez-Contreras, Esperanza Community Farms Paula Aubrey and Louisa McCovey, The Yurok Tribe Environmental Department Shayne Zurilgen, Spork Food Hub/Fiery Ginger Farm Related Grant Opportunities
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Federally and non-federally recognized California Native American Tribes and Tribal-led nonprofits, public agencies (public school districts, Tribal schools, Tribal colleges, County Offices of Education, public institutions of higher education, and Resource Conservation Districts). Food hubs with an average annual gross income greater than $5 million over the past three years are not eligible to apply. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $13.75 million total available (in 2025). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was April 14, 2025, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Farm to Community Food Hubs Grant Program is funded by California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Office of Farm to Fork. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in California. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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