{"id":29639,"date":"2026-03-09T15:43:08","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T19:43:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/?p=29639"},"modified":"2026-03-10T10:46:25","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T14:46:25","slug":"news-release-maryland-food-and-agricultural-resiliency-mechanism-grant-program-now-open","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/press-release\/2026\/03\/09\/news-release-maryland-food-and-agricultural-resiliency-mechanism-grant-program-now-open\/","title":{"rendered":"NEWS RELEASE: Maryland Food and Agricultural Resiliency Mechanism Grant Program Now Open"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Maryland Food and Agricultural Resiliency Mechanism Grant Program Now Open<\/span><\/h2>\n

ANNAPOLIS, MD (March 9, 2026)<\/span> \u2013 The <\/span>Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA)<\/span> is now accepting proposals for the 2026 Maryland Food and Agricultural Resiliency Mechanism Grant Program (MFARM). This competitive grant is designed to support food-insecure communities while providing a reliable market for Maryland\u2019s farmers and seafood providers.<\/span><\/p>\n

MFARM enables eligible nonprofits, charitable emergency food organizations, and Maryland food banks to purchase high-quality agriculture and seafood products sourced directly from providers listed in the state’s Certified Local Farm and Fish Directory. <\/span>ENOUGH<\/span><\/a> community partners are encouraged to work with Certified Local Farm and Fish providers to apply to the program. The deadline to apply is<\/span> April 10, 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt is always a win when we can utilize food in a better way for our communities,\u201d said Maryland Department of Agriculture Secretary Kevin Atticks. \u201cNot only can we address food-insecure areas, but we can also support our local farm and fish producers, making this entire grant a real asset to all involved.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Grant Details and Funding Structure<\/span><\/h3>\n

The total available funding for the 2026 MFARM program is $200,000.<\/span><\/p>\n