Home Feeds Nevada Agriculture Food Purchase Program
The Home Feeds Nevada Agriculture Food Purchase Program funds Nevada producers and processors to supply safe, nutritious local foods to food banks, supporting science-based agriculture and food security statewide.
Funder: Nevada Department of Agriculture
Due Dates: Rolling (Applications accepted until further notice)
Funding Amounts: Award amounts vary by vendor, product, and available funds; negotiated per purchase order, with tiered premiums for small/midsize farms.
Summary: Supports Nevada-based producers, processors, and service providers to deliver locally grown or processed nutritious foods to food banks statewide.
Key Information: Applicants must be Nevada-based, registered vendors, and comply with state/federal food safety and procurement rules.
Description
The Home Feeds Nevada Agriculture Food Purchase Program, administered by the Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA), aims to enhance food security and support the local agriculture sector by purchasing healthy foods grown, produced, or processed in Nevada for distribution through designated food banks. The initiative funds Nevada-based food producers, processors, storage providers, and transportation providers to supply eligible nutritious foods to the state's food-insecure populations. The program prioritizes products from producers and supports economic development for small and midsize farms through a tiered pricing premium.
