ELIGIBLE PROJECTS:
The HFFI FARE Fund will fund projects that create or expand the following types of business models:
- SNAP Authorized food retailers located in eligible underserved areas that will sell an assortment of Staple and Perishable foods directly to consumers
- Post-harvest food retail supply chain enterprises that will distribute Staple and Perishable foods to SNAP authorized food retailers located in eligible underserved areas
Applicants must demonstrate how their proposed project will contribute to food access through the availability of an assortment of both Staple and Perishable Foods for retail sale at SNAP authorized retailers in eligible underserved areas. Individuals are not eligible to apply to this opportunity.
The full RFA outlines all eligibility requirements of the program. More information on location eligibility can be found at the following link:
LOCATION ELIGIBILITY MAP
AVAILABLE FUNDING:
- Grants from $20,000 – $250,000 for planning and implementation projects
- Technical Assistance up to $75,000 per project for early-stage planning, predevelopment, and business assistance contractual soft costs
Please see the RFA for a full explanation of eligible uses of funds for each funding type.
WEBINAR:
Reinvestment Fund will host an informational webinar at 2:30 PM ET on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 to provide potential applicants with an overview of the RFA, the application processes, information on how to navigate the online submission process, and to answer questions about the program.
To register for the webinar, please use the link below:
REGISTER FOR THE WEBINAR
COMMUNITY CONNECTORS FUNDING INQUIRY SUPPORT:
HFFI Community Connectors are the first line of support for applicants interested in HFFI financial and technical assistance.
To get started, take the Community Connector’s screening quiz to see if your project might be eligible. This screening tool includes a few high-level eligibility questions to ask yourself before reaching out to the Community Connectors for support or submitting a Funding Inquiry. An official eligibility determination will be made following submission of a Funding Inquiry in SmartSimple and review by Program Staff.
Once you’ve completed the quiz, reach out to our Community Connectors at CommunityConnector@investinginfood.com for help with understanding eligibility, what makes a strong HFFI project, the Funding Inquiry process, and more. In your email inquiry, please include your ‘ORGANIZATION NAME and STATE’ in the subject line. For example, “Reinvestment Fund, Pennsylvania”. Please note that Community Connectors cannot provide grant writing support.
TAKE THE SCREENING QUIZ