Delaware Grocery Initiative Grants for Healthy Food Access

GrantID: 76226

Grant Funding Amount Low: Open

Deadline: March 20, 2026

Grant Amount High: Open

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Summary

Grant opportunity that aims to strengthen the local food system by expanding access to healthy, affordable food in underserved communities. The overarching intent of the funding is to help address food insecurity and improve the availability of nutritious options in areas that are considered food deserts or at risk of becoming food deserts. By supporting projects that bolster various parts of the food supply chain, the initiative seeks to improve community wellbeing and economic stability throughout the state.


The funding is available to a broad range of eligible applicants, including small and independent food producers, farmers, community grocery retailers, and organizations involved in food distribution or storage. This can include farmers markets, neighborhood grocery stores, cooperative food outlets, food trucks, farm stands, and similar retail operations. In addition, nonprofit organizations, food banks, food pantries, soup kitchens, faith‑based groups, and other community partners that play a role in delivering food resources may apply. The program is not focused on individual consumers, but rather on entities that contribute to the food ecosystem and distribution infrastructure in Delaware.


Award amounts vary by project, with individual grants generally providing several thousand dollars to support capital purchases, operational expenses, equipment acquisitions, and other activities that help expand capacity or improve service delivery. Typical awards range up to amounts that enable meaningful upgrades such as cold storage, transportation, or food aggregation improvements, helping recipients serve more people more efficiently.


The available funding supports projects that can be completed within a defined timeframe and is intended to foster collaboration among community stakeholders. By investing in both small businesses and nonprofit partners across the food supply chain, this initiative works to create lasting improvements in food access and strengthen the resilience of local communities.


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Overview

This grant is meant to financially support organizations or entities that focus their efforts on, but not limited to: Agriculture & Farming, Community Development & Services, Food & Nutrition, Transportation.