GrantsFood & Basic NeedsHFFI Food Access and Retail Expansion (FARE) Fund — 2026 Grant & Technical Assistance RFA
Foundation Grant · Vault #368

HFFI Food Access and Retail Expansion (FARE) Fund — 2026 Grant & Technical Assistance RFA

Nonprofits Food & Basic Needs Grant — Nationwide. Funder shown in full — our AI staff finds it, writes the proposal, and files it for you.

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Funder Type
Foundation
Funder
Reinvestment Fund / USDA Rural Development (Healthy Food Financing Initiative)
Vault ID
#368
Geographic Focus
Nationwide
Award
$20K–$250K
Eligible Applicants
Open to all nonprofits
Important Dates
Deadline: Closes Oct 2026
Grant description

Grants and technical assistance to expand or preserve access to healthy, staple, and perishable foods in underserved communities. At least $5.25 million in grants available for FY 2026; individual grants range $20,000–$250,000. Projects must be SNAP-authorized and demonstrate community need and sustainability. Applicants submit a Funding Inquiry by July 31, 2026; invited applicants submit full applications by October 30, 2026.

Eligibility

Organizations (not individuals) proposing to create or expand SNAP-authorized food retailers or post-harvest food retail supply chain enterprises in underserved areas. Eligible entities include tax-exempt nonprofits, for-profit…

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