This grant is designed to help non-profit organizations and educational institutions develop mobile payment solutions for farmers who are part of the SNAP program. The goal is to make it easier for these farmers to accept SNAP benefits and for SNAP recipients to buy fresh produce directly from farmers. The grant offers up to $4 million over three years to support this initiative.
Who it's for: This grant is for non-profit organizations and institutes of higher education that want to help farmers and farmers markets accept SNAP payments. It's a good fit for groups interested in improving food access and supporting local agriculture.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- For-profit organizations
- Individuals
- Government entities
- Organizations not involved in food and nutrition
- Entities without experience in technology solutions
What You May Need
- Proof of non-profit status or educational accreditation
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Experience in food and nutrition programs
- Experience with technology solutions
- Partnerships with farmers or farmers markets
- Plan for SNAP authorization process
- Timeline for project implementation
- Staff resumes or CVs
- Letters of support or partnership agreements
Cautions
- Ensure your organization is eligible before applying.
- The project must align with SNAP goals and requirements.
- Funds must be used specifically for the development of mobile payment solutions.
- Strict reporting and accountability measures will likely be required.
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants for this grant include non-profit organizations and institutes of higher education. This means any organization that operates on a not-for-profit basis, such as charities or educational institutions, can apply. For-profit businesses, individuals, and government entities are not eligible.
Overview
This grant is for non-profit organizations and institutes of higher education that want to help farmers and farmers markets accept SNAP payments. It's a good fit for groups interested in improving food access and supporting local agriculture.
Likely Disqualifiers
- For-profit organizations
- Individuals
- Government entities
- Organizations not involved in food and nutrition
- Entities without experience in technology solutions
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to develop and implement mobile payment solutions for SNAP transactions, support farmers in becoming SNAP authorized, and create eCommerce platforms for direct marketing. The funds should help connect SNAP recipients with fresh produce from local farmers.
Expected Awards
3
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jul 8, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 31, 2026(22 days)
- Archive Date
- Aug 30, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify non-profit or educational status
- Develop a comprehensive project proposal
- Prepare a detailed budget plan
- Gather documentation of relevant experience
- Establish partnerships with farmers or markets
- Outline a SNAP authorization process
- Create a project timeline
- Compile staff resumes or CVs
- Collect letters of support