Funding Amount

$20,000 - $50,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Healthy Food Financing Initiative (HFFI) Planning Grant

Overview: Planning grants available to support project planning for eligible food businesses, offered in partnership with Ecotrust and Grow America.

Award Amount: $20,000 - $50,000

Eligible Applicants:

  • Local food processors

  • Local food sellers

  • Food businesses in underserved areas
  • Program Components:

  • Planning grant awards

  • Low-interest loans with grants

  • Eligibility determination support

  • Financial preparation support and loan-readiness assistance
  • Additional Services:

  • NABC offers loan-readiness support to farmers and food businesses
  • Contact Information:
    Northwest Agriculture Business Center
    419 South 1st Street, Suite 207
    P.O. Box 2924
    Mount Vernon, WA 98273-2924
    Tel: (360) 336-3727
    Toll Free: (888) 707-2021
    Email: info@AgBizCenter.org

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Determine Eligibility: First step is to determine if your business qualifies for grants or low-interest loans through HFFI

    2. Financial Preparation Support: NABC offers loan-readiness support for farmers interested in financing options

    3. Submit Application: Apply for planning grant awards of $20,000-$50,000

    Required Materials: Not specified in provided content

    Note: Applicants should connect with NABC for support with financial preparation and loan-readiness before applying.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    agriculturesmall-businessesfood-security

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