The Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program funds projects that buy and distribute Connecticut-grown food to underserved communities, advancing local agriculture and food access.
Community Food Access Program supports small food retailers and Colorado farms with infrastructure, equipment, and distribution costs to improve healthy food access and affordability in underserved communities.
Agricultural Enhancement Grant supports Connecticut municipalities, regional councils, and agricultural nonprofits with projects in education, infrastructure, and marketing to strengthen agricultural viability.
Local Food Program – Technical Assistance Education Grant supports school meal sponsors’ purchases of Colorado-grown, raised, or processed foods for student meals, connecting schools with local agriculture.
Specialty Crop Block Grant supports Connecticut specialty crop producers through research, marketing, education, and technical assistance projects that strengthen competitiveness and benefit the public.
CT Grown for CT Kids Grant supports schools, childcare providers, and organizations with farm-to-school projects that expand local food use, hands-on learning, and family engagement to improve children’s health.