The Massachusetts Food Ventures Grant supports food ventures that increase access to healthy, affordable food and improve economic opportunities in low to moderate income communities. Funding targets projects such as food processing infrastructure, distribution systems, and retail strategies including food commissaries, co-ops, greenhouses, farmers' markets, and mobile markets. Projects must align with the Massachusetts Local Food Action Plan and serve communities in or near Gateway Cities and rural areas.
Eligible applicants include Massachusetts municipalities, non-profit and for-profit organizations, and individual residents of Massachusetts. Projects must primarily serve low to moderate income communities within the state.
