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Program evaluates on a rolling basis; a related Food Security Infrastructure Grant is open until May 4, 2026.
Massachusetts Food Trust Program is a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources that funds businesses and organizations working to expand access to healthy food in low-income, underserved communities. Eligible projects include grocery stores, food co-ops, urban farms, and food retailers that increase fresh produce availability in food deserts.
Financing ranges from $15,000 to $300,000 for business assistance and capital projects. Eligible applicants include retail food businesses, farmers markets, food hubs, and community development financial institutions operating in underserved areas of Massachusetts.
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Massachusetts Food Trust Program Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions Invest in MFTP Resources Contact Us Expanding Access to Healthy Food Financing Fruit Fare, Chicopee, MA, left, Samaita Newell, center Jared Newell, owners Increasing availability of healthy food in low-income underserved areas with: Business assistance for organizations Does your project qualify for MFTP financing?
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Learn more about our mission This institution is proud to be an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender. Massachusetts Department of Agriculture (MDAR) cultivates a robust and equitable agricultural economy, promotes a safe and resilient food system, and preserves a healthy environment for Massachusetts farmers, animals, and consumers. Thank you for joining us!
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Invite-only full financing application reviewed by LEAF Fund and Franklin County CDC
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Food retailers, nonprofits, and community health organizations operating in food-insecure areas of Massachusetts; two-step application process with pre-application review. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $15,000 - $300,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
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.
Urban Agriculture Program is a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) that funds commercial urban agriculture projects designed to increase production, processing, and marketing of locally grown produce across Massachusetts cities. The program prioritizes strategies to address food insecurity and expand access to fresh, local produce in urban neighborhoods with high concentrations of low-to-moderate income residents. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, public or nonprofit educational or public health institutions, and established urban farmers with more than three years of commercial urban farming experience. Awards go up to $50,000, with the application deadline on July 15, 2026.
Massachusetts Food Ventures Program (MFVP) is sponsored by Mass.gov (Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources). The MFVP provides funding through grants to support food ventures, including mobile markets, sited primarily in or near communities of low or moderate income in Massachusetts. Funding can be used to purchase, design, and upgrade vehicles to provide healthy Massachusetts food.
The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.
The Families First Community Grant Program is a competitive grant initiative from the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) offering approximately $27 million in funding to support nonprofit organizations serving low-income Tennessee families. Grants fund programs across four priority areas: education, health, economic stability, and family well-being, aligned with TANF goals of promoting self-sufficiency. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Tennessee that provide direct services to economically disadvantaged families. The 2025 application cycle closed July 10, 2025. This program reflects Tennessee's broader commitment to strengthening communities through strategic investment in local organizations that address the root causes of poverty.
Cummings Foundation's 2026 grant round opens July 15 and closes September 17. The $30M will be split across 150 Massachusetts nonprofits as 3-year and 10-year multi-year grants — a structure designed around operating support, not project capital, and selected largely by community volunteers rather than program officers.
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