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Accessibility Information The NourishMD Grant Program is a targeted investment designed to expand access to healthy and fresh foods in Maryland communities experiencing food insecurity by providing direct grants to eligible retailers.
Grant Size: $25,000 – $150,000 Total Funding Available: Up to $2 million For-profit or nonprofit food retailers that: Maryland Community Business Compass (MCBC) Fresh Food Gap Score of 60% or higher Watch: How to Find Your Community's Fresh Food Gap Score Operate at least 5 days per week, year round (farmer's markets/on-farm markets exempt from 5-day requirement but must operate year round) Currently or plan to offer fresh, frozen, or minimally processed healthy foods Dedicate at least 20% of inventory or food-sales space to healthy food items Maryland Community Business Compass (MCBC) to learn more, use data insights to identify new opportunities, and connect with expert resources to help your business thrive.
Eligible retailers include, but are not limited to:: Small food-focused stores Funds can be used to directly support improved healthy food access, including: Equipment purchases (refrigeration, shelving, etc.) Buildout and facility upgrades Capital costs for inventory expansion Working capital tied to expansion/construction Infrastructure and technology for SNAP/EBT January 20, 2026: Application portal opens at 12:00 p. m.
EST February 20, 2026: Application portal closes at 5:00 p. m. EST February–March 2026: Application review period April 2026: Funding recommendations finalized May 2026: Award notifications June 2026: Board of Public Works (BPW) approval and disbursements Application Status: Closed Application Opened: January 20, 2026 Application Closed: February 20, 2026 The application period is closed.
We are reviewing all submitted applications. NourishMD Program Guide for full details on requirements and documentation.
$250 processing fee (deducted from the award amount) Partnership with Maryland Market Money (MMM) Program provides a dollar-for-dollar match for purchases made using federal nutrition benefits at participating Maryland farmers markets, farm stands, and other on-farm retailers while providing technical assistance, training, marketing, and additional services to stakeholders.
Eligible applicants are encouraged to apply to both programs and will receive priority for awards. Maryland Department of Agriculture and NourishMD have partnered to co-award funds to farmers markets and on-farm stands that offer fresh food in areas with low access.
Maryland Department of Health's Healthy Corner Store Program provides grants to establish relationships between local health departments and small scale retail stores in Maryland recognized rural districts, recognize those establishments that are stocking healthy products, and recommend areas for improvement for retailers to meet the criteria of a Healthy Maryland Corner Store.
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Submit a detailed written plan describing how grant funds will be used. If the grant funds will support but not entirely finance a broader project, this should be clearly indicated. (2-page max)
Provide information demonstrating how your business currently meets or will meet NourishMD's healthy and fresh food criteria to dedicate at least 20% of inventory or food-sales space to healthy food items.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: For-profit or nonprofit food retailers serving communities with a Maryland Community Business Compass Fresh Food Gap Score of 60% or higher. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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