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Maryland's Fresh Food Financing Initiative is sponsored by Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development's Neighborhood BusinessWorks program. This initiative provides flexible financing for the start-up, rehabilitation, or expansion of businesses and nonprofits located in designated 'food deserts' or 'Sustainable Communities' within Maryland.
A particular emphasis is placed on those that will source fresh food from Maryland farmers.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Businesses and nonprofits located in designated Food Desert Areas or Sustainable Communities within Maryland. Priority is given to those sourcing fresh food from Maryland farmers. Eligible applicants can also be community-based lending intermediaries, local governments, or quasi-public agencies. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Maryland's Fresh Food Financing Initiative is funded by Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development's Neighborhood BusinessWorks program. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Maryland. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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