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Oklahoma Healthy Food Financing Program

Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry (ODAFF)Closes Jan 1, 2027(73 days left)Up to $10,000

Summary

Oklahoma grocers and small food retailers (any business form, plus co-ops and nonprofits) serving low- or moderate-income communities can get a grant of up to $10,000 or a loan to build, renovate or expand stores that sell fresh, healthy food. Quarterly deadlines; next Jan 1, 2027.

About this grant

Provides financing to food retailers that bring healthy food to underserved communities that primarily serve low- or moderate-income residents, for new grocery stores or small food retailers and for renovations, expansions and infrastructure upgrades that improve the availability of fresh produce and other healthy foods. Proposals may be submitted as either a loan or a grant; grants are limited to $10,000. Applications are due quarterly on January 1, April 1, July 1 and October 1, or the next regular business day if department offices are closed.

Who can apply

  • Small businesses
  • For-profit companies
  • Nonprofits
  • State and local governments
  • Colleges and universities

Sole proprietorships, partnerships, limited liability companies, corporations, cooperatives, nonprofit organizations, nonprofit community development entities, universities and government entities

Must accept SNAP and WIC or other federal or state nutrition assistance programs

Allocate at least 30% of food retail space to perishable foods (fresh dairy, produce, meats, poultry and fish)

Hire local residents and comply with data collection

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Agriculture
  • Food access
  • Retail

Money can be used for

  • Construction
  • Renovation
  • Expansion
  • Equipment

Set-asides

  • Low income communities

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