The California Department of Food and Agriculture Office of Farm to Fork (CDFA-F2F) has extended the Healthy Refrigeration Grant Program (HRGP) application deadline from June 6 to 5 p.m. PT July 7, 2023.
HRGP funds energy-efficient refrigeration units in corner stores, small businesses and food donation programs in low-income or low-access areas throughout the state to stock California-grown fresh produce, nuts, dairy, meat, eggs, minimally processed and culturally appropriate foods. The grant program’s purpose is to improve access to healthy foods for underserved communities while promoting CA-grown agriculture.
CDFA-F2F seeks grant applications from corner stores, small businesses, food donation programs and nonprofits working with eligible sites and/or selling or donating food in low-income or low-access areas. Cities, counties, nonprofits or Tribal governments may also apply for equipment on behalf of eligible sites and may apply for up to 20% of total grant awards to provide technical assistance. This is a competitive process with up to $9 million available grant funding.
To view the HRGP request for applications, view additional resources and learn how to apply, click here to visit the grant program webpage. Email cafarmtofork@cdfa.ca.gov with questions or if interested in joining the HRGP technical review committee.