Community Food Access Program
The Community Food Access Program funds equipment and distribution improvements for Colorado small retailers and farms to boost healthy food access in underserved communities.
Funder: Colorado Department of Agriculture
Due Dates: April 30, 2026 | August 30, 2026 | December 31, 2026
Funding Amounts: Tax credits up to 75% of qualifying equipment or distribution costs; grants up to $50,000 annually per eligible business.
Summary: Supports small food retailers and family farms in Colorado to increase access to affordable healthy foods in underserved communities through grants and refundable tax credits.
Key Information: Tax credit and grant eligibility is limited to Colorado-based small retailers and family farms serving low-income or underserved areas.
Description
The Community Food Access Program, administered by the Colorado Department of Agriculture, is designed to improve access to and lower prices for healthy foods in low-income and underserved areas of Colorado. The program provides two main funding opportunities: (1) annual grants for small food retailers and family farms to support business recovery and resilience, and (2) refundable tax credits for significant equipment purchases or distribution costs that directly increase healthy food availability in target communities. The program also fosters a Community Food Consortium to enhance collaboration among small retailers and local producers.
