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Food Security Infrastructure Grant Program is a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources that funds organizations and businesses making capital investments to improve food security and resilience across the Commonwealth's local food supply chain. The program prioritizes strategic projects that enhance access to healthy food for underserved communities and strengthen the statewide food system.
Eligible applicants are Massachusetts-based organizations and businesses. Awards are available up to $500,000, with the FY27 funding round covering projects through June 30, 2027. The application deadline is May 4, 2026.
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Food Security Infrastructure Grant Program This program provides funding to Massachusetts-based organizations and businesses to improve food security and resilience in the local food supply chain, particularly for underserved communities.
The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR), under the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, administers the Food Security Infrastructure Grant (FSIG) Program to support strategic capital investments that enhance food security and improve resilience throughout the Commonwealth’s food supply chain.
The FY27 funding round (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027) continues this mission, with a heightened focus on ensuring underserved and under-resourced communities gain equitable access to affordable, nutritious, and locally produced food.
This program funds projects that strengthen local food production, expand processing and distribution capacity, and fortify the state’s ability to withstand supply chain disruptions caused by emergencies or climate events. FSIG FY27 provides reimbursement-based grants ranging from $10,000 to $500,000, segmented into Simplified Projects ($10K–$150K) and Standard Projects ($151K–$500K).
All applicants must contribute a 20% cash match toward eligible project costs. Funding is limited to capital improvements that result in durable infrastructure supporting food production, aggregation, processing, storage, or distribution. Examples include climate adaptation structures, cold storage, food recovery equipment, and facility upgrades for commercial or noncommercial entities.
However, operating expenses, planning studies, food purchases, and used equipment are ineligible. Proposals for routine maintenance or administrative costs are also excluded. Eligible applicants include a wide array of Massachusetts-based entities, both commercial and noncommercial.
These include agricultural operations (as defined in M. G. L.
c. 128 §1A), seafood and aquaculture businesses, food hubs, processors, distributors, emergency food providers, educational and healthcare institutions, municipalities, tribal governments, and Native-led nonprofits. Applicants must have been in operation for at least three consecutive years.
Specific compliance conditions apply to Agricultural Preservation Restriction (APR) lands and produce farms, which must meet MDAR's regulatory and safety requirements. Applications must be submitted online by 4:00 PM on Monday, May 4, 2026, at the official grant webpage. No hard copy or email submissions will be accepted.
Applicants are encouraged to review the full Request for Responses (RFR) and utilize MDAR’s Eligibility Tool. Required submission materials include a detailed budget, vendor quotes, and for larger requests, feasibility studies, community benefit evidence, and letters of support. For projects over $151,000, documentation of match commitment and strategic need is mandatory.
All applications are evaluated based on need, alignment with state food system priorities, feasibility, sustainability, and expected outcomes. Priority is given to projects addressing food access for under-resourced communities and those that have not received prior FSIG funding. Evaluation includes a three-step review: administrative screening, scoring based on criteria, and potential site visits to assess feasibility and alignment.
Contracts are expected to begin in summer 2026, with all project work and expenditures to be completed by June 30, 2027. Applicants may submit questions by April 20, 2026. MDAR will post a final Q&A document by April 24.
Informational resources, including a pre-recorded webinar and templates, are made available on the program site. Contact for the program is Holly Velleca at [email protected] . Award announcements are anticipated in Summer 2026, with all grant reimbursements issued based on approved deliverables and submitted documentation.
Yes - 20% Match required. Reimbursement grants from $10K–$500K; 20% cash match; Simplified vs Standard tracks; completion by 2027-06-30 For profit organizations other than small businesses Applicants must operate in Massachusetts, be part of the local food system, and have been in operation for at least 3 years.
They must demonstrate a commitment to increasing food security and supply chain resilience through locally produced or sourced foods. Prioritize under-resourced communities and provide data-supported outcomes; document clear alignment with project types; ensure complete and timely submission Food Security Infrastructure Grant Program | GrantExec, a Euna Solutions® company
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Massachusetts-based organizations and businesses. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $500,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is May 4, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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