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Delaware Grocery Initiative and First State Food System Program

Delaware Grocery Initiative

Runs research teams and institutions for Delaware Grocery in food technology and agriculture innovation.

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The Delaware Grocery Initiative and First State Food System Program (DGI/FSFSP) is an annual grant program jointly administered by the Delaware Division of Small Business (DSB) and the Delaware Council on Farm and Food Policy. The program was established through legislation sponsored by Senator Darius Brown in 2024, who represents New Castle, Wilmington, and Edgemoor. Its purpose is to expand acce…

Annual grants to Delaware food businesses and organizations expanding access to healthy food in food deserts and at-risk areas, covering operations, equipment, supply chain, and storage.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$700K

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: business.delaware.gov