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Governor Northam Announces Grant Funding to Improve Food Access in Underserved Communities


Governor Northam Announces Grant Funding to Improve Food Access in Underserved Communities
Posted by Staff | Dec 21, 2020 | News | |
RICHMOND Governor Ralph Northam announced that the application period for the inaugural Virginia Food Access Investment Fund (VFAIF) begins today and will remain open through April 30, 2021. VFAIF will provide grants between $5,000 to $50,000 to support business development, construction, rehabilitation, equipment upgrades, or expansion of grocery stores, small food retailers, or innovative food retail projects that increase food access in underserved communities.
“The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the problem of food insecurity, and historically marginalized groups are bearing a disproportionate burden,” said Governor Northam. “This fund will support our ongoing work to strengthen local food systems by encouraging investment in food deserts and increasing access to affordable, nutritious food where it is needed most, whi ....

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Northam announces grant funding to improve food access in underserved communities


Northam announces grant funding to improve food access in underserved communities
Gov. Ralph Northam holding a press briefing in Richmond. (Source: VPM)
By WHSV | December 18, 2020 at 9:51 PM EST - Updated December 18 at 10:25 PM
RICHMOND, Va. (WHSV/Office of Gov. Northam Press Release) Starting Friday, Dec. 14, until April 30, 2021, the application period for the Virginia Food Access Investment Fund (VFAIF) is open.
The fund will provide grants between $5,000 to $50,000 to support business development, construction, rehabilitation, equipment upgrades; or the expansion of grocery stores and small food retailers; or innovative food retail projects that increase food access in underserved communities throughout the commonwealth. ....

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