This grant is designed to help improve food safety in retail settings, like grocery stores and restaurants, by reducing foodborne illnesses. It supports projects that use effective strategies to manage and control risks, align with national food safety standards, and respond to food safety trends and outbreaks.
Who it's for: This grant is open to any organization that can contribute to improving retail food safety. This includes regulatory programs and industry groups that focus on reducing foodborne illnesses through better practices and compliance with food safety standards.
More details
Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to demonstrate a clear plan for reducing foodborne illness
- Non-compliance with Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards
- Lack of experience in food safety management
- Inability to conduct risk-based inspections
- Failure to promote the latest FDA Food Code
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Evidence of past food safety initiatives
- Plan for implementing risk-based inspection methods
- Documentation of compliance with food safety standards
- Budget outline for proposed activities
- Organizational background and qualifications
- Letters of support or partnership agreements
- Registration with federal grant systems
Cautions
- Ensure alignment with the latest FDA Food Code
- Demonstrate capability to conduct root cause analysis
- Show commitment to improving food safety culture
- Be prepared for detailed reporting requirements
Generated from official source details for readability
Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
The grant is open to any organization that can contribute to improving retail food safety. This includes regulatory programs and industry groups that focus on reducing foodborne illnesses through better practices and compliance with food safety standards. There are no specific restrictions on the types of entities that can apply, making it broadly accessible to those involved in food safety initiatives.
Overview
This grant is open to any organization that can contribute to improving retail food safety. This includes regulatory programs and industry groups that focus on reducing foodborne illnesses through better practices and compliance with food safety standards.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to demonstrate a clear plan for reducing foodborne illness
- Non-compliance with Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards
- Lack of experience in food safety management
- Inability to conduct risk-based inspections
- Failure to promote the latest FDA Food Code
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to develop and implement strategies to reduce foodborne illness, align with national standards, conduct inspections, and respond to outbreaks. They can also support research and development of food safety management systems.
Total Program Funding
$2,250,000
Expected Awards
3
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 1, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 14, 2026(31 days)
- Archive Date
- Aug 13, 2026
Application Checklist
- Register with federal grant systems
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Gather evidence of past food safety initiatives
- Develop a risk-based inspection plan
- Ensure compliance with national food safety standards
- Create a budget outline
- Collect letters of support or partnership agreements
- Submit application by the deadline