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Pennsylvania Fresh Food Financing Initiative (PA FFFI) is sponsored by Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED), administered by The Food Trust. This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.
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We’re hiring seasonal farmers market staff! Home What We Do Healthy Food Financing Initiatives PA FFFI Pennsylvania Fresh Food Financing Initiative A statewide public-private financing program administered by The Food Trust, PA FFFI helps business owners open or expand healthy grocery outlets in communities throughout the commonwealth.
Overseen by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED), the PA FFFI is administered by The Food Trust in partnership with Pennsylvania-based community development financial institutions (CDFIs).
The program provides one-time grants and loans to nonprofit, for-profit and cooperative food businesses that help increase access to healthy, affordable food and improve economic opportunities for low- to moderate-income residents of urban, suburban and rural areas of Pennsylvania. Most projects qualify for up to $50,000 in funding , and high-impact projects can qualify for up to $150,000.
Check out previous grantee stories for examples of successful projects. Reference Sheet – Información sobre el programa Request for Applications – Solicitud de propuestas Sample Application – Solicitud de muestra Use this checklist to see if your business meets the basic eligibility criteria. If you answered yes to all of the above, you may be eligible for funding!
Fill out the form above to stay in touch and receive application information. Questions? Please email pafffi@thefoodtrust.
org . Please be aware that two separate programs share the name Pennsylvania Fresh Food Financing Initiative. The Food Trust’s PA Fresh Food Financing Initiative (PA FFFI) is a distinct program, separate from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s PA Fresh Food Financing Initiative.
This page is for The Food Trust’s PA FFFI. The Food Trust’s PA FFFI: Originally launched in 2004 and recapitalized in 2018 by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED), this program focuses on enhancing healthy food access and promoting economic development by providing grants and loans to food retailers in communities across Pennsylvania.
To learn more about The Food Trust and our Healthy Food Financing Initiatives, please explore this website . The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s PA Fresh Food Financing Initiative: Initially funded during the COVID-19 pandemic and relaunched in 2024 with a $4 million investment, this program aims to strengthen local food systems and increase market opportunities for Pennsylvania farmers.
It provides grants to businesses working to expand access to fresh food across the state. For details, visit their website here . While both initiatives share similar goals, they are independently managed and have distinct eligibility criteria, application processes, funding sources, and deadlines.
If you have any questions or need assistance determining which program suits your needs, please contact us at pafffi@thefoodtrust. org . Looking for another grant opportunity?
Reinvestment Fund, a partner of The Food Trust on the PA FFFI, is administering the HFFI Food Access and Retail Expansion (FARE) Fund! Funded by USDA, FARE Fund provides grants, loans, and technical assistance to businesses along the food retail supply chain. This includes but is not limited to grocers, distributors, aggregators and wholesalers.
Check out their website for more information on the fund and to check your eligibility . Interested in submitting a funding inquiry? Reach out to The Food Trust staff at communityconnector@investinginfood.
com!
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit, for-profit, and cooperative entities. Eligible projects include the development, renovation, and expansion of grocery stores, convenience stores, bodegas, mobile markets, farmers markets, and more. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $150,000 (Most projects up to $50,000, high-impact projects up to $150,000). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Pennsylvania Fresh Food Financing Initiative (PA FFFI) is funded by Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED), administered by The Food Trust. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Pennsylvania. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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