Deadline: 17-Mar-22
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is seeking applications for the Good Food Access Program (GFAP) Technical Assistance Grants Program to assist technical assistance providers in working with new or existing for-profit, not-for-profit, and cooperative self-service retail food establishments with needs-based assistance.
The Good Food Access Program (GFAP) increases the availability of and access to affordable, nutritious, and culturally appropriate food, including fresh fruits and vegetables, for underserved communities in low- and moderate-income areas.
Funding Information
The maximum grant award is $50,000; minimum grant award is $5,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Non-profit organizations and public agencies with capabilities to provide technical assistance to eligible grocery stores and small food retailers are invited to apply. Examples of potential technical assistance providers include but are not limited to small business development centers, regional economic development organizations, community development financial institutions, regional public health organizations, and foundations.
- Eligible organizations serving sovereign nations are eligible and encouraged to apply.
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Applicants must be in good standing with the State of Minnesota:
- No back taxes owed.
- No defaults on Minnesota State-backed financing for the last seven years.
- Acceptable performance on past MDA grants.
- Compliant with current state regulations.
- MDA employees and their spouses are not eligible to receive grants from this program.
- Tribal communities and other organizations that serve Native American Tribal communities are encouraged to apply.
For more information, visit MDA.
For more information, visit https://www.mda.state.mn.us/business-dev-loans-grants/gfap-tech-assist-grant