Food Security Infrastructure Grant Program
Forecasted
Food Security Infrastructure Grant Program supports Massachusetts food enterprises and organizations with infrastructure and equipment to strengthen food supply chains and improve equitable food access.
Funder: Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: FY27: $10,000–$500,000 reimbursement grants with a 20% cash match
Summary: Supports capital infrastructure and equipment that strengthen Massachusetts’ food supply chain and improve equitable food access.
Key Information: Applicants must operate in Massachusetts and have at least three consecutive years of operations.
Description
The Food Security Infrastructure Grant Program (FSIG), administered by the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR), supports capital infrastructure and equipment projects that build a stronger, more resilient, and more equitable Massachusetts food system. Funded work can increase local food production and consumption, expand processing, storage, and distribution capacity, improve commercial and noncommercial food access, and strengthen emergency preparedness.
The program prioritizes projects directly benefiting underserved and under-resourced communities. It defines local food as products grown, raised, harvested, or produced and consumed within Massachusetts, including food sourced from nearby states. Launched in 2020 following a Massachusetts Food Security Task Force recommendation, FSIG seeks to nourish communities, sustain businesses and workers, and protect natural resources.
