Healthy Food Financing Program
This grant funds grocery store development and infrastructure improvements to boost access to fresh, healthy foods in underserved Alabama communities.
Funder: Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
Due Dates: June 28, 2024 | June 30, 2026
Funding Amounts: $400,000 total available per cycle; typical award up to $50,000 per project; one-time statewide competition
Summary: Supports projects that increase access to fresh, nutritious food in underserved Alabama communities through grocery store development and infrastructure improvements.
Description
The Healthy Food Financing Program, administered by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA), aims to expand access to affordable, healthy foods in underserved communities throughout Alabama. The program provides funding for the construction, renovation, or expansion of grocery stores, as well as infrastructure upgrades and related activities that improve the supply and quality of fresh produce and other nutritious foods in low- and moderate-income areas. Both for-profit and nonprofit entities are eligible to apply, and projects must demonstrate a direct benefit to underserved communities.
