Oklahoma Healthy Food Financing Program

Ceiling: $10,000
State
Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry

This program provides financial support to food retailers in underserved communities to improve access to healthy food options for low- and moderate-income populations.

Description

The Oklahoma Healthy Food Financing Program provides financing for food retailers to offer healthy food in underserved communities that primarily serve low or moderate income populations. Eligible applicants include sole proprietorships, partnerships, limited liability companies, corporations, cooperatives, nonprofit organizations, nonprofit community development entities, universities, and government entities. Eligible projects include construction of new grocery stores and small food retailers, as well as renovations, expansions, and infrastructure upgrades for existing stores to improve the availability and quality of fresh produce and other healthy foods. Proposals can be submitted as loans or grants, with grants limited to 10000. Deadlines for submissions are January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1. Approved applicants must agree to accept SNAP and WIC benefits, allocate at least 30 percent of retail space for perishable foods, hire local residents, and comply with data collection.

Eligibility

States
Oklahoma
Regions
All
Eligible Entities
Nonprofits, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Individuals, Private institutions of higher education, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Small businesses, Special district governments, State governments
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Funding

Program Funding
Award Ceiling
$10,000
Award Floor
Award Count

Timing

Posted Date
July 26, 2024
App Status
Anticipating Next Round
Pre-app Deadline
Application Deadline

Funder

Funding Source
Source Type
State
Contact Name
Jason Harvey
Contact Email
Contact Phone
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