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Find similar grantsMassachusetts Food Trust Program is sponsored by Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources. This program funds projects that increase access to healthy, affordable food options, source Massachusetts grown, caught or harvested healthy food, and improve economic opportunities for nutritionally underserved communities in urban, rural and suburban localities.
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The Application Process — Massachusetts Food Trust Program Frequently Asked Questions Applications for MFTP financing are evaluated and approved on a rolling basis. To ensure that your project meets program goals, a pre-application will be reviews by The Food Trust and the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources.
If found to be eligible for the MFTP, you will then be invited to submit a financing application to be reviewed by CDFI partners, Local Enterprise Assistance Fund and Franklin County Community Development Corporation. Step 1: Eligibility ApplicatIon (approximately 4 weeks) Review programmatic eligibility criteria, outlined here . Review loan and grant options, outlined here.
Complete a pre-application, here (or a printable PDF version here ) . After a pre-application has been received, The Food Trust will schedule a phone call with the applicant, identify and speak to community stakeholders, and conduct additional research.
The Food Trust will then submit an eligibility review to the CDFI partners Local Enterprise Assistance Fund and Franklin County Community Development Center with a recommendation regarding the project’s eligibility.
Step 2: Financing application (LOANS, grants, and/or technical assistance) Once a project’s programmatic eligibility is confirmed, the applicant will be invited to submit a full application to receive financing, a grant, and/or technical assistance. Note: This application is not available online but is sent directly to pre-approved applicants.
For questions regarding eligibility and the pre-application process, consult the “Am I Eligible? ” page, FAQ , or Marisol Zavaleta Martin at mzavaleta@thefoodtrust. org.
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Submit a pre-application online or via PDF for eligibility review
Invite-only full financing application reviewed by LEAF Fund and Franklin County CDC
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Organizations and projects working to increase food access and economic opportunities in underserved communities. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Massachusetts Food Trust Program is funded by Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Massachusetts. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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