Who Is the MFTP

Local Enterprise Assistance Fund (LEAF)

Lead MFTP Administrator

LEAF is the lead administrator and has been serving the retail grocery sector for decades, including financing community-owned grocery stores through the Federal Healthy Food Financing Initiative (HFFI). LEAF is also a business assistance and capital provider for small business owners in Eastern Massachusetts.

LEAF makes loans and grants for the MFTP along with FCCDC.

The food trust (tft)

Food Access Organization

The Food Trust is a nationally recognized nonprofit supporting regional partners to organize, launch, and report on state healthy food financing initiatives. The Food Trust works across the US including in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and New York. They serve as the Food Access Organization to the MFTP, drawing from national best practices and working with local administrators to ensure program applicants meet the guidelines.

Franklin County CDC (FCCDC)

MFTP Co-Administrator

FCCDC, co-administrator, is a capital and business assistance provider for small businesses, serving Western Massachusetts for almost 40 years. In addition to supporting local farmers and growers, FCCDC also operates a full-service commercial kitchen and food-processing center for local food entrepreneurs.

FCCDC makes loans and grants for the MFTP along with LEAF.

Massachusetts department of agricultural resources (MDAR)

State Partner

Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) is the state agency overseeing and evaluating the MFTP. They partner to ensure the Commonwealth’s goals are being met: improving food access and supporting local farmers and our local food systems.