The City of Boston Mayor’s Office of Food Justice (OFJ) seeks a qualified grantee to manage the centralized enrollment, lottery selection, and distribution logistics for the 2026 Summer Farmers Market Coupon Program.
Donor Name: City of Boston
State: Massachusetts
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/20/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Mayor’s Office of Food Justice is committed to enhancing food security and streamlining access to fresh, local produce for all Boston residents. Following an extensive review of community feedback, OFJ is transitioning to a centralized enrollment model for the 2026 Summer Farmers Market Coupon Program.
The Mayor’s Office of Food Justice is moving toward a centralized enrollment system for the 2026 Farmers Market Coupon Program. Based on feedback from the community, they are looking for a collaborative partner to manage this transition – balancing technical innovation with person-centered project management.
Pillars
- Tech and Innovation: Building and launching a multilingual, secure online enrollment platform and a randomized lottery system.
- Community Management: Serving as the primary communicator for applicants and providing vital logistical support to community based sites distributing coupons throughout the city.
- Equity in Action: Ensuring low-income residents have agency in where they collect their coupons and providing clear, accessible updates on their application status.
Funding Information
- Total Amount Available for Grant Program: $44,000
- Award Amount per Grant per Organization: $44,000.
Eligibility Criteria
Preference will be given to organizations that:
- Have experience working with high need populations in the City of Boston
- Managed at least 1 program that involved a web-based centralized enrollment process for a minimum of 1,000 unique participants
- Have experience meeting multilingual needs of Boston residents
- Applicants must demonstrate how they will meet the implementation timeline to launch an enrollment portal by June 1, 2026, and ensure privacy of protected resident information during and after the grant period.
For more information, visit City of Boston.
