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Utah Food Security Grant Program is sponsored by Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) in partnership with Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This program strengthens Utah's food supply chain through strategic investments in agricultural production, processing, storage, distribution, market access, and local food promotion.
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Utah Food Security Grant | Utah Department of Agriculture and Food Marketing and Economic Development Eligible Projects and Expenses The Utah Food Security Grant Program strengthens Utah's food supply chain through strategic investments in agricultural production, processing, storage, distribution, market access, and local food promotion.
By supporting grant projects across the food system, from farm to consumer, the program helps expand opportunities for Utah producers, strengthen rural communities, and increase the availability of Utah-grown and Utah-raised food. FY27 funding is provided through the Rural Health Transformation Program in partnership with the Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
2026 Application Cycle: July 21 - August 31, 2026 UDAF anticipates awarding up to $9,265,098. 80 using a competitive review process for microgrants, startup awards, and standard awards of up to $1,000,000 during the 2026 application cycle. Grant funds are awarded on a reimbursement basis.
Grant recipients will submit periodic financial and performance reports throughout the project period. This grant is open to individual producers, cooperatives, for-profit businesses, non-profit organizations, local governments, schools, and other organizations aligned with the purpose of the grant.
Be headquartered in Utah with project activities occurring in Utah Produce food or beverages for human consumption using at least 51% Utah-grown agricultural products Produce products intended for commercial sale or distribution beyond personal or household use Comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, licensing, and permitting requirements Obtain a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Sell or distribute, or demonstrate that the proposed project will result in the sale or distribution of at least 25% of project-related products to rural Utah (counties other than Salt Lake, Davis, Utah, or Weber) Meet the eligibility requirements outlined in the Request for Applications (RFA) Be in good standing with any loans provided by the department; applicants with loans in default will be considered ineligible and applicants with delinquent loans may be ineligible Eligible Projects and Expenses This grant supports projects that increase the production, processing, storage, distribution, market access, or safe delivery of Utah-grown and Utah-raised food to Utah consumers, with an emphasis in rural Utah.
Eligible projects may address needs across the food supply chain. All proposed expenses must directly support an immediate increase in the availability of eligible Utah-grown or Utah-raised food in rural Utah.
Below is a non-exhaustive list of eligible projects: Equipment and infrastructure that increase agricultural production or extend the growing season, including: tractors, harvesters, tillers, and other farm implements high tunnels, greenhouses, and indoor growing systems frost protection equipment and supplies Equipment that adds value to agricultural products or increases processing capacity, including: washing, peeling, slicing, chopping, shucking, pasteurizing, or other processing equipment bottling, bagging, labeling, packaging, and packing equipment slaughter and meat processing equipment Equipment and technology that improve the movement of food from producers to markets, including: refrigerated trucks, vans, or trailers or renovating existing distribution equipment for cold storage cold-storage upgrades for existing delivery vehicles inventory management and logistics software dock levelers and weather seals forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment logistics software to map the most efficient distribution routes, minimizing fuel costs and reducing the time highly perishable food spends in transit inventory tracking systems to track the location and distribution status of pallets or bins as they move from storage to the wholesale or retail destination.
If you don’t have this system, you are encouraged to apply for it to report on your outcomes.
Equipment and non-construction facility improvements that preserve product quality and extend shelf life, including: Walk-in coolers, freezers, CoolBots, and cold storage systems Humidity, ventilation, and HVAC improvements Backup generators for cold storage Insulated storage bins and containers Equipment, technology, and other investments that help producers reach new customers, access new markets, or expand sales capacity, including: e-commerce and online sales platforms inventory management, customer ordering, and sales software equipment or technology required to meet buyer requirements or enter new markets other equipment or technology that increases market access or sales capacity certification and Training - Certifications and training that help businesses meet industry standards, comply with buyer or regulatory requirements, or access new markets, including: good Agricultural Practices (GAP) hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) other certifications or training that support food safety, regulatory compliance, market access, or business growth cooperative marketing initiatives that promote Utah-grown or Utah-raised products and benefit multiple producers or food businesses Equipment and systems that improve food safety and regulatory compliance, including: commercial washing and sanitation equipment steam-cleaning and sanitation systems temperature and humidity monitoring equipment other food safety improvements that support safe handling and storage Minor construction, defined as building modifications or retrofitting that does not expand the existing building footprint, and upgrades to existing equipment may be funded but are subject to additional restrictions and limited available funding.
Applicants should only include these costs when they are necessary to support an eligible equipment purchase or project. New and used equipment purchases are not subject to these restrictions. For detailed eligibility requirements and a full list of allowable and unallowable costs, please review the Request for Applications (RFA) .
Not Sure if Your Project is Eligible? If you have a project that will help grow, process, store, distribute, or sell more Utah-grown or Utah-raised food—and you're not sure whether it qualifies—we encourage you to reach out before applying. Our team is happy to answer questions and help determine whether your project is a good fit for the program.
Email [email protected] for assistance. Before submitting an application, applicants should: Review the Request for Applications (RFA) . Obtain a free Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) through SAM.
gov . Review the scoring criteria . Attend an applicant webinar or regional information meeting (recommended).
Because obtaining a UEI may take a few minutes up to several weeks, applicants are encouraged to begin the registration process as early as possible.
July 21, 2026: Applications open August 31, 2026 at 11:59pm: Applications close September 2026: Application review period October 2026: Awards provisionally announced October/November 2026: Contracts signed and completed October/November 2026: Project start date Funds must be spent by September 30, 2027 Webinars and Information Events July 15, 2026 (10 - 11am) - How to get a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) | View Recording July 21, 2026 (2 - 3pm) - Utah Food Security Grant Request for Applications Overview | Register for this webinar August 5, 2026 (6pm - 7pm) - Utah Food Security Grant Application Overview | Register for this webinar August 20, 2026 (12:00pm - 12:30pm) - Utah Food Security Grant Q&A | Register for this webinar Applicant Regional In-person Information Events July 22, 2026 at 4:30pm in Logan, UT Location: Logan City Library, Quaking Aspen Conference Room 285 N Main, Logan, UT 84321 July 29, 2026 at 5:30pm in Tooele, UT Location: Tooele City Library, Community Room 128 West Vine Street, Tooele, UT 84074 August 04, 2026 at 12pm in Vernal, UT Location: Uintah City Library, Upstairs Meeting Room 204 East 100 North, Vernal, Utah 84078 August 14, 2026 at 4pm in St.
George, UT Location: St. George Library, Community Room A 88 West 100 South, St. George, UT 84770 August 21, 2026 at 5pm in Moab, UT Location: Moab City Library, Board Room 257 E.
Center St. , Moab, UT 84532 Applicants can find all details about the grant, including eligibility requirements, allowable expenses, application instructions, and scoring criteria, on the complete Request for Applications (RFA) .
Request for Applications (RFA) Program Overview One-pager Utah Food Security Grant Team Email This webpage is supported by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $50,000,000 with 100 percent funded by CMS/HHS.
The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, CMS/HHS or the U.S. Government. Funding for the Utah Food Security Grant was awarded through the Centers for Medicaid Services, through the Utah Department of Health and Human Services. These funds are part of the Rural Health Transformation Program .
Depending upon continuation of funding, this grant will be extended yearly through 2031.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible applicants include those across the food system, from farm to consumer. Funding for FY27 is provided through the Rural Health Transformation Program. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $1,000,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Utah Food Security Grant Program are due August 31, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Utah Food Security Grant Program is funded by Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) in partnership with Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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