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Apply in Two Steps

 

Applications for MFTP financing are evaluated and approved on a rolling basis. Local Enterprise Assistance Fund, Franklin County Community Development Center, The Food Trust, and the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources review each application to determine if the project is financially viable and meets the program goals.

 

Step 1: Eligibility ApplicatIon (approximately 4 weeks)

  • Complete a pre-application, here (or a printable PDF version here).

  • The MFTP partners will use the pre-application to determine whether the proposed project aligns with the MFTP’s goals and objectives. The goals are serving low-to-moderate-income, underserved communities, fitting with community needs and preferences, and improving food access. Programmatic eligibility criteria are outlined here.

  • After a pre-application has been received, The Food Trust will schedule a phone call with the applicant, identify and speak to community stakeholders, and conduct additional research.

  • The Food Trust will then submit an eligibility review to the CDFI partners Local Enterprise Assistance Fund and Franklin County Community Development Center with a recommendation regarding the project’s eligibility.

Step 2: Financing application (LOANS, grants, and/or technical assistance)

Once a project’s programmatic eligibility is confirmed, the applicant will be invited to submit a full application to receive financing, a grant, and/or technical assistance. Note: This application is not available online but is sent directly to qualified applicants.

Apply now!

Questions on eligibility and the pre-application process, consult the: eligibility, FAQ , or Marisol Zavaleta Martin, mzavaleta@thefoodtrust.org.