Food Safety Education Fund Grants

The Food Safety Education Fund Grant program is established pursuant to Section 4117 of the Michigan Food Law of 2000 to provide food safety training and education across Michigan. The goal of the program is to educate consumers on food safety practices and provide training to food service establishment personnel as well as regulatory agents who enforce Michigan food laws.

Eligibility is limited to Michigan governmental entities and non-profit organizations. Commercial producers, processors, marketers, and growers are strictly excluded from receiving funding, although applications that incorporate subgrantees will be considered.

Eligible projects must focus on consumer food safety education or training for food service workers and regulatory enforcement staff. Projects should target statewide audience needs and present measurable outcomes. Proposals must not request funding for routine mandatory trainings such as HACCP or manager certification programs such as ServSafe.

Applicants must complete the official Food Safety Education Fund Grant Application according to the published request for proposals instructions. Completed proposals can be submitted electronically to MDARD-FSEF@michigan.gov by 3:00 p.m. on the deadline or mailed via hard copy postmarked by the postal deadline to MDARD's Human Food Division in Lansing, Michigan. Grants operate on a cost-reimbursement schedule requiring periodic written and financial summary reports.