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Food Ventures Program is sponsored by Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR). This grant program funds projects that support food ventures primarily located in or near low to moderate-income communities, including Gateway Cities and rural areas. The goal is to increase access to healthy, affordable food options and improve economic opportunities.
Key investment areas include food processing infrastructure, improved distribution systems, and retail outlet strategies that enhance healthy food access.
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Massachusetts Food Ventures Program – ATTRA – Sustainable Agriculture The application deadline is May 28, 2026. The Massachusetts Food Ventures Program provides funding through grants to support food ventures sited primarily in or near communities of low or moderate income.
completed projects will improve access to Massachusetts grown, harvested or caught food products through the development of collaborations with local agricultural enterprises and private/public entities.
Key areas for investment include food processing infrastructure to meet the needs of the expanding local food system, improved distribution systems to support opportunities for equitable access to fresh local food, and retail outlet strategies that enhance access to healthy food. https://attra. ncat.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Massachusetts Municipalities, Massachusetts Non-Profit or For-Profit Organizations, and Individual Residents of Massachusetts. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $100,000 - $500,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is May 28, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
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VGF grants will be used to develop and/or support community-based entities to recruit, manage, and support volunteers. CNCS seeks to fund effective approaches that expand volunteering, strengthen the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit and retain skill-based volunteers, and develop strategies to use volunteers effectively to solve problems. Specifically, the VGF grants will support efforts that expand the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit, manage, support and retain individuals to serve in high quality volunteer assignments.Applicants that receive funding under this Notice may directly carry out the activities supported under the award, or may carry out the activities by making sub-grants to community-based entities, supporting volunteer generation at these entities.). Funding Opportunity Number: AC-05-25-21. Assistance Listing: 94.021. Funding Instrument: G. Category: O. Award Amount: $6.1M total program funding.