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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!
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Food retailers, non-profits, and community health organizations operating in food-insecure areas of Massachusetts. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $15,000 - $300,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. 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.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.
Farm Viability Enhancement Program (FVEP) is sponsored by Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR). This program provides business planning, technical assistance, and grants to help sustain active commercial farming on land protected through MDAR's Agricultural Preservation Restriction (APR) program. Grant funds may be offered for identified farm improvement projects in return for signing an agricultural covenant.
Stewardship Assistance and Restoration on APRs (SARA) is a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources that funds restoration of inactive or underutilized Agricultural Preservation Restriction (APR) farmland. Eligible projects include land restoration, soil and water management, agricultural access improvements, site remediation, and pasture and cropland rehabilitation. Reimbursement grants of up to $50,000 are available, with applicants required to provide a cash match of at least 15% of total project costs. Eligible applicants must be located in Massachusetts and own or operate a commercial agricultural business on MDAR APR-protected land. The application deadline is April 14, 2026 at 4:00 PM. Contracts are anticipated to begin in Fall 2026 and run through June 30, 2027.