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USDA and Reinvestment Fund Launch New Program to Increase Access to Healthy Foods in Underserved Communities

Source
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Link
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Date
Jun 24, 2024
Summary
Outlines the launch of the federal Food Access and Retail Expansion Fund (FARE Fund), which will provide $60 million in loans, grants, and technical assistance to support access to healthy foods in rural and underserved communities. Describes projects eligible for funding including land acquisition, equipment purchases, and construction by food retailers and suppliers.
Tagged as
Capital funding · Community and economic development · Food security and nutrition · Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention