Utah Food Security Grant
Forecasted
Utah Food Security Grant supports producers, food businesses, and organizations with infrastructure, market access, and education projects to strengthen Utah’s food supply chain and rural food access.
Funder: Utah Department of Agriculture and Food
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Year 2 application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $10,000–$1,000,000 per Year 2 award
Summary: Supports infrastructure, market access, and education projects that strengthen Utah’s food supply chain and rural food access.
Key Information: Applicants must use at least 51% Utah-grown agricultural products and distribute at least 25% of project-related products to rural Utah.
Description
The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) administers this competitive program to strengthen the state’s food supply chain, from farm to consumer. It supports agricultural production, processing, storage, aggregation, distribution, market access, and local food promotion. Its goals are to expand opportunities for Utah producers, strengthen rural communities, and increase the availability of Utah-grown and Utah-raised food.
Year 2 offers three tracks: Equipment and Infrastructure, Market Development and Food Access, and Education and Technical Assistance. Together, these support physical food-system capacity, connections between producers and buyers, rural consumer access, and skills for producers, food businesses, and organizations. Funding comes through the Rural Health Transformation Program in partnership with Utah’s Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
