Minnesota Good Food Access Program Equipment and Physical Improvement Grant

Applications are due by January 16, 2025.
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for its Good Food Access Program (GFAP) Equipment and Physical Improvement Grant. The GFAP grant helps grocery stores and small food retailers purchase equipment or make physical improvements that will allow them to increase the availability of and access to affordable, nutritious, and culturally appropriate foods (including produce) for underserved communities in low- and moderate-income areas. Examples of eligible projects include the purchase and installation costs of items like shelving, coolers, and freezers; mobile food markets; permanent infrastructure at farmers markets; or architectural work. Projects that demonstrate positive economic and health impacts on underserved communities will be prioritized for funding. The agency will award up to $935,000 in this round of funding, and applicants may request between $5,000 and $75,000 for their projects.