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NourishMD Grants is sponsored by Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development. NourishMD provides grants to support the development, stabilization, and expansion of retail outlets that provide fresh food in Maryland's food deserts.
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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 $3. 65 million ($2 million in state funds and $1.
65 million in federal Rural Health Transformation Program funds ) 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 To qualify for Rural Health Transformation Program funds, the retailer must be located in a designated rural county . Use of funds depends on the source of funding, though dually-sourced awards are available.
$2 million in State funds may be used to directly support improved healthy food access, including: Equipment purchases (refrigeration, shelving, etc.) Facility acquisition, construction, or expansion Working capital tied to expansion/construction Infrastructure and technology for SNAP/EBT $1.
65 million in federal Rural Health Transformation Program funds can be used to directly support improved healthy food access, including: Equipment purchases (refrigeration, shelving, etc.) Infrastructure and technology for SNAP/EBT 2026 Pilot Round application window has closed. Information for the 2027 round is expected to be published in late 2026. 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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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible food retailers (businesses and nonprofits) located in areas with a Fresh Food Gap Score of 60 or higher as provided by the Maryland Community Business Compass. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $25,000 - $150,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was July 27, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
NourishMD Grants is funded by Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Maryland. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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