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Healthy Food Financing Initiative (HFFI) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), USDA, and Treasury CDFI Fund. The HFFI is a coordinated federal effort to expand access to healthy, fresh food in low-access communities.
It provides grants, loans, and technical assistance to support the development of healthy food retail outlets and food enterprises in underserved areas, including those focused on food retail and food retail supply chain projects.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Organizations that invest in businesses working to increase and preserve healthy food options in low-income communities, support the development of local and regional food business enterprises, and create new market opportunities for farmers. Nonprofits are eligible. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows varies by project (Grants: Up to $250,000; Loans: Up to $3,000,000). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Healthy Food Financing Initiative (HFFI) are due January 1, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Healthy Food Financing Initiative (HFFI) is funded by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), USDA, and Treasury CDFI Fund. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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