Last Food Mile Grant

The aim of this grant is to help producers deliver locally grown foods to Michigan institutions, markets and consumers by developing transportation and distribution infrastructure across Michigan. Eligible applicants for this grant program must be a Michigan-based farm business or a Michigan-based food business/organization that works directly with Michigan-based farmers. The project must expand delivery of Michigan grown or produced foods to buyers who will be eating or preparing the food (e.g., individual consumers, schools, hospitals, senior centers, restaurants, cafes, farm stops and other retail, etc.). The project must establish or expand at least one partnership with another business or organization to address local food distribution challenges regionally or locally. Preference will be given to projects that develop market channels for regenerative agriculture products and projects that allocate at least 80% of the proposed budget to a refrigerated vehicle. MDARD will accept applications for the Last Food Mile Grant through the MIAgGrants portal until February 6, 2026, at 5pm ET.