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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
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Food retailers, nonprofits, and community health organizations operating in food-insecure areas of Massachusetts; two-step application process with pre-application review. 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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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.
The Massachusetts Food System Collaborative Resiliency Grants is a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources that funds food businesses and nonprofits working to strengthen the resilience of the Massachusetts food system. Projects focused on local food access, supply chain improvements, climate adaptation, and food security initiatives are prioritized. Eligible applicants include Massachusetts-based food businesses and nonprofit organizations. Awards range from $10,000 to $75,000. The deadline for the most recent cycle was February 28, 2026. This program supports efforts to build a more equitable, sustainable, and resilient local food economy across the Commonwealth.
Food Security Infrastructure Grant FY27 (FSIG) is a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) that funds strategic capital investments that strengthen the Massachusetts food system and improve equitable access to nutritious, locally grown food. The program supports infrastructure projects such as equipment purchases, facility upgrades, and capital improvements at food enterprises. Awards range from $10,000 to $500,000. Eligible applicants must be located and operating in Massachusetts, have operated continuously for at least three years, and run or support a commercial or noncommercial food enterprise contributing to the state's food system. The application deadline is May 4, 2026.
The Fund for Women & Girls Grant Program is sponsored by The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC). The Fund for Women & Girls, an initiative of TFEC, makes grants to local nonprofit organizations in specific South Central PA counties. The grants support projects that advance the lives of women and girls by providing opportunities to address basic needs, develop economic self-sufficiency, and strengthen health and safety needs.
VGF grants will be used to develop and/or support community-based entities to recruit, manage, and support volunteers. CNCS seeks to fund effective approaches that expand volunteering, strengthen the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit and retain skill-based volunteers, and develop strategies to use volunteers effectively to solve problems. Specifically, the VGF grants will support efforts that expand the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit, manage, support and retain individuals to serve in high quality volunteer assignments.Applicants that receive funding under this Notice may directly carry out the activities supported under the award, or may carry out the activities by making sub-grants to community-based entities, supporting volunteer generation at these entities.). Funding Opportunity Number: AC-05-25-21. Assistance Listing: 94.021. Funding Instrument: G. Category: O. Award Amount: $6.1M total program funding.