RFA #41106 Healthy Food Incentive Program
Funds a nonprofit to run healthy eating incentive programs that expand access to Colorado-grown produce for low-income residents, supporting both families and local farmers.
Funder: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Funding supports a statewide not-for-profit; majority of funds dedicated to healthy eating incentives, with up to 5% allowable for administration.
Summary: Funds a nonprofit to provide healthy eating incentives and expand access to Colorado-grown produce for low-income residents, supporting families and local farmers.
Description
This opportunity provides funding to a statewide not-for-profit organization to administer healthy eating incentive programs for low-income populations in Colorado. The primary goals are to improve access to fresh, Colorado-grown fruits and vegetables, support local farmers, and keep more food dollars within Colorado communities. The program allows the recipient organization to use a limited portion of funds for administrative expenses, with the vast majority earmarked for direct healthy eating incentives. Current initiatives under this program include support for Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) shares for WIC and older adults, and the Double Up Food Bucks Program, which doubles SNAP benefits spent on fruits and vegetables at participating retailers.
