Community Food Access Program
Colorado's Community Food Access Program funds research and infrastructure to expand healthy food options in underserved communities through grants and tax credits for small retailers and family farms.
Funder: Colorado Department of Agriculture
Due Dates: April 30, 2026 | August 30, 2026 | December 31, 2026
Funding Amounts: Grants up to $50,000 annually per awardee; tax credits cover 75% of eligible equipment costs (2025–2030), up to statutory limits.
Summary: Supports Colorado small food retailers and farms to expand healthy food access in underserved and low-income communities through grants and refundable tax credits.
Key Information: Both grants and tax credits available; applicants may receive annual grant funding and recurring tax credits for eligible purchases.
Description
The Community Food Access Program is a Colorado Department of Agriculture initiative to improve access to healthy foods and reduce food insecurity in low-income and underserved areas across Colorado. The program offers two main funding avenues:
- Grants: The Small Food Business Recovery and Resilience grant program provides direct funding to small food retailers for infrastructure and operational improvements that increase healthy food access.
- Tax Credits: Refundable tax credits are available to small food retailers and small family farms for qualifying equipment purchases and distribution costs that expand healthy food options.
The program also supports a Community Food Consortium for networking and technical assistance, and is funded in part by State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds.
