Community Food Access Program
The Community Food Access Program funds Colorado farms and retailers to boost healthy food access in underserved areas through infrastructure, equipment, and distribution improvements.
Funder: Colorado Department of Agriculture
Due Dates: April 30, 2026 | August 30, 2026 | December 31, 2026
Funding Amounts: Grants up to $50,000 per year; refundable tax credits up to 75% of eligible equipment or system costs (2025–2030).
Summary: Supports Colorado small food retailers and farms to improve healthy food access in underserved communities via grants, consortium participation, and tax credits.
Key Information: Tax credit application periods close three times in 2026; final deadline for 2025 equipment is December 31, 2026.
Description
The Community Food Access Program, administered by the Colorado Department of Agriculture, aims to increase access to affordable, healthy foods in low-income and underserved areas across Colorado. The program provides financial support to small food retailers and Colorado-owned or operated farms through grants, a community food consortium, and refundable tax credits. Funding supports infrastructure, equipment, and delivery/distribution costs that help make fresh, healthy foods more available and affordable in communities that need them most.
