[Open] HFFI Partnerships Program offers $20 million for regional food financing

[Viable Food News Desk]

Publisher: America's Healthy Food Financing Initiative

Status: [Open]

Deadline: September 18, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern


Summary

HFFI is accepting applications for its Local and Regional Healthy Food Financing Partnerships Program, which supports regional capacity to finance healthy food access projects. Prospective applicants should confirm current eligibility, award ranges, and requirements on the official HFFI application page before applying.


Why it matters

Partnership funding can help states and regions build financing capacity that supports multiple food-retail and supply-chain projects, not just one store.


Discussion

Where could a regional healthy-food financing partnership fill a capital or technical-assistance gap?


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