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Urban Agriculture Program (Massachusetts) is sponsored by Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR). This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.
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Urban Agriculture and Food Ventures Program Now Taking Applications - Morning Ag Clips Skip to primary navigation MDAR’s Urban Agriculture Program is seeking to award grants statewide to promote strategies addressing food insecurity, to expand and create new economic opportunities, and to increase access to fresh, local produce in urban neighborhoods. (Photo: A. C.
, Unsplash) BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) is now taking applications for two grant programs: the Urban Agriculture Program and the Food Ventures Program. Details concerning each of the programs can be found below. Additional grant opportunities and information can be found on MDAR’s website here .
Urban Agriculture Program MDAR seeks proposals for funding projects to support commercial urban food production and community-based food production in the Commonwealth. MDAR’s Urban Agriculture Program is seeking to award grants statewide to promote strategies addressing food insecurity, to expand and create new economic opportunities, and to increase access to fresh, local produce in urban neighborhoods.
Applications are due by 4:00pm on Monday, May 18, 2026. Urban Agriculture Program details can be found here. COMMBUYS – Bid Solicitation for the Massachusetts Urban Agriculture Program.
MDAR seeks proposals for funding projects that will help to implement the objectives of the Massachusetts Local Food Action Plan and provide economic opportunities that promote job creation enterprises or new businesses. MDAR is seeking to award grants statewide, primarily in communities of low or moderate income, to individuals or entities with experience developing and supporting food businesses.
The application deadline is 4:00pm on Thursday, May 28, 2026. MFVP Program details can be found here. COMMBUYS – Bid Solicitation for the Massachusetts Food Ventures Program For questions regarding either program, contact [email protected] .
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Applicants must be located within Massachusetts and operate or support a commercial urban agriculture enterprise or community food production initiative. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $50,000 (commercial urban agriculture); up to $20,000 (community gardens); up to $150,000 (land acquisition). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was May 18, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Urban Agriculture Program (Massachusetts) is funded by Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Massachusetts. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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