DE Grocery Initiative & First State Food System Program
- Sussex County Republican Committee
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Januray 5, 2026
The Division of Small Business (DSB) DSB will hold a webinar on Feb. 18th at 12:30 p.m.
for information about the Delaware Grocery Initiative and First State Food System Program. Register at de.gov/foodgrant.
The program opens Feb. 20, 2026.
The goal is to increase access to healthy, affordable foods in food deserts as well as areas at risk of becoming food deserts in Delaware.
A total of $700,000 in grant funding is available to Delaware farmers; small, community and independent grocery retailers, including those offering culturally diverse foods; food banks; food pantries; and other food supply chain businesses and organizations. Awarded funds may be used to support operations, capital expenses, equipment purchases, and other projects that expand supply chain capacity and strengthen collaboration among community partners.
