Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program
Connecticut Department of Agriculture grants support projects that buy and distribute CT Grown food to underserved communities, strengthening local food systems and supporting state producers.
Funder: Connecticut Department of Agriculture
Due Dates: No deadline specified; check program page for updates.
Funding Amounts: $100,000–$310,000 per award for a 14-month period; $1,550,000 total available.
Summary: Supports Connecticut-based projects that purchase, aggregate, and distribute CT Grown food to underserved communities to strengthen local food systems.
Key Information: Projects must use at least 90% of funds for direct food purchases from CT producers; applicants must operate in Connecticut.
Description
This statewide grant program, administered by the Connecticut Department of Agriculture, aims to enhance access to local food and strengthen the agricultural supply chain across Connecticut. The program supports initiatives that purchase, aggregate, and distribute Connecticut Grown food to underserved communities at no cost to individuals, while maintaining and improving the resiliency of the state’s agricultural supply chain. Projects are encouraged to foster collaboration among farmers, producers, and distribution partners to ensure broad geographic reach and equitable access to fresh, nutritious, and culturally appropriate food.
