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Find similar grantsFood Security Infrastructure Grant (FSIG) Program is sponsored by Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources. The FSIG program aims to strengthen the Massachusetts food system and build resilience within the food supply chain.
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Resources — Massachusetts Food System Caucus Massachusetts Food System Caucus Farmland Action Plan Briefing Cultivate Small Business Program Healthy Incentives Program On January 10, 2024, the Joint Committee on Agriculture , in partnership with the Food System Caucus and the Special Commission on Agriculture in the 21st Century , hosted a special briefing at the Massachusetts State Hose to review the details of MA Farmland Action Plan released by MDAR.
A program designed to help early-stage food entrepreneurs build and sustain their businesses, with a focus on women-. minority-, and immigrant-owned businesses in food-relate industries. The program is completely free to the entrepreneurs and runs from January 2020 to April 2020.
In-class sessions taught by Babson, industry mentors, and small capital grants. The program is conducted through Santander, if you would like to apply please review the application here . You can use your SNAP benefits to buy fruits and vegetables from a HIP authorized farm or vendor.
You will receive $1 for each dollar you spend on eligible fruits and vegetables, up to a monthly limit. You can earn HIP incentives at participating agricultural retailers. Please visit mass.
gov for additional information. Applications for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly knows as food stamps, can be submitted online through the Department of Transitional Assistance. SNAP provides assistance to families and individuals on a limited income afford groceries and food shopping.
Please visit mass. gov for additional information Agricultural Preservation Restriction (APR) Food Policy Council: Building a Sustainable Food System Food Security Infrastructure Grant Program The Agricultural Preservation Restriction (APR) is a voluntary program conducted through the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources.
The program offers a non-development alternative to farmers who are faced with a decision regarding future use of their farms. Please visit mass. gov for additional information.
Looking to be more involved in advocating for your local food system? Look inside this report published by the Massachusetts Food Policy Council to learn about what you do. The Food Security Infrastructure Grant (FSIG) Program is a administered by the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA).
The program seeks to ensure that farmers, fisherman and other local food producers are better connected to a strong, resilient food system to help mitigate future food supply and distribution disruption. For more information on recent awards or how to apply, click here .
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Massachusetts agricultural and seafood producers, processors, and distributors. Municipalities, tribes, non-profits, and other food system entities are also able to apply. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $10,000 - $500,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Food Security Infrastructure Grant (FSIG) Program is funded by Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Massachusetts Urban Agriculture Program is a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) that funds commercial projects to increase the production, processing, and marketing of produce in urban areas across the Commonwealth. Priority areas include soil management, land acquisition, farm equipment, marketing and distribution, green infrastructure, innovative growing technologies like aquaponics and vertical farming, and organic farming transitions. Projects must represent long-term capital investments and foster youth development, small business development, and job training. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, public or nonprofit educational or public health institutions, and established urban farmers with more than three years of commercial urban farming experience. Recent awards ranged from $20,000 to $30,000. Backyard produce or livestock raised for personal consumption is not funded.
Urban Agriculture Program is a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) that funds commercial urban agriculture projects designed to increase production, processing, and marketing of locally grown produce across Massachusetts cities. The program prioritizes strategies to address food insecurity and expand access to fresh, local produce in urban neighborhoods with high concentrations of low-to-moderate income residents. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, public or nonprofit educational or public health institutions, and established urban farmers with more than three years of commercial urban farming experience. Awards go up to $50,000, with the application deadline on July 15, 2026.
The Cummings Foundation's flagship program will award $35 million to roughly 150 eastern-Massachusetts nonprofits in 2027, up from $30 million — and nearly all of it now flows as unrestricted general operating support. Letters of Inquiry opened July 15 and close September 16, 2026. Here is who qualifies, how the multi-year and 10-year tracks work, and how to write an LOI that survives the first cut.
Read articleCummings Foundation grew its annual local program from $30 million to $35 million for 2026 awards, but the dollar increase is the smaller story. Nearly every grant now flows as unrestricted general operating support — the funding nonprofits ask for most and receive least. For eligible Massachusetts organizations, the 2027 cycle opens July 15 with a September 16 letter-of-inquiry deadline. Here is who qualifies, why the shift to operating support changes the calculus, and how a small nonprofit should approach a program that hands out 150 grants a year, most of them chosen by community volunteers.
Read articleThe Cummings Foundation lifted its flagship local grant program from $30M to $35M for 2026, citing government funding cuts and rising costs, while shifting nearly all of its 150 grants to unrestricted general operating support. Here is who qualifies, how the July-to-January application cycle works, and how a Massachusetts nonprofit should build a competitive letter of inquiry.
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