Grants for Developing and Expanding Community Food Hubs
GrantID: 72144
Grant Funding Amount Low: $50,000
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $2,900,000
Summary
This summary describes a wide range of grant opportunities administered by a state agriculture department in California that aims to strengthen food systems, support climate‑responsive farming, and expand healthy food access throughout the state. The programs are designed to serve entities and projects operating within California, and eligibility varies by grant type. Typical eligible applicants include farmers and ranchers, nonprofit organizations, tribal governments, public agencies, academic institutions, community food hubs, small businesses in the food system, and collaborative partnerships. Individuals generally are not direct recipients unless they participate through eligible organizations or programs that include workforce training or related components.
The funding opportunities range from competitive grants that assist implementation of sustainable agriculture practices, such as climate smart agriculture and soil health improvements, to planning and technical assistance grants that help farmers, ranchers, and food enterprises develop climate adaptation and conservation strategies. Some tracks focus on innovative research or outreach to promote biologically integrated farming systems and pest management solutions. Other programs support infrastructure improvements in the food supply chain to build resilient markets and support small farms and food businesses.
Several initiatives emphasize community food systems and nutrition access, including grants for community food hubs that work to aggregate and distribute locally produced foods, and incentive funding programs that boost the purchase of fresh fruits and vegetables for nutrition benefit clients. There are also specialized tracks aimed at urban agriculture and underserved producers, offering funds to support land access, infrastructure, and workforce development in urban and regional food systems.
The overall intent of these grant opportunities is to foster economic development in agriculture, improve environmental outcomes, enhance food security and nutrition access, and promote equitable participation in the food and agricultural economy across California.
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