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Healthy Food Financing Initiative (HFFI)
HFFI Food Access & Retail Expansion (FARE) Fund 2026
Amount
$20,000–$250,000
Grants; up to $75,000 tech
Deadline
Jul 31, 2026
Can you get this?
✓Food retail or supply chain projects serving underserved communities
✕Individuals are not eligible to apply
✓Project must demonstrate contribution to food access
✕State, local, and tribal governments are not eligible for loans
What it takes
Submit a Funding Inquiry Form through the SmartSimple online grants portal before the stated deadline.
If your Funding Inquiry Form is reviewed and found eligible, you will receive an invitation to submit a full application.
Demonstrate how your project will contribute to food access through the availability of Staple and Perishable Foods for retail sale, directly or as part of the supply chain.
Sign up for the mailing list to receive notification when the new 2026 RFA is released.
Worth knowing
Loans may be paired with technical assistance or a grant, and loan amounts range from $500,000 to $5,000,000, while grants go up to $250,000 for implementation.
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