The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is seeking proposals for its Food Safety Education Fund Grants Program.
Donor Name: Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
State: Michigan
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant | Reimbursement
Deadline: 06/16/2026
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
The Michigan Food Law of 2000, Section 4117, establishes a food safety education fund that is to be used for 1) training and education to consumers on food safety, and 2) training and education to food service establishment employees and agents of the director who enforce the act. The budget this year will direct up to $356,600.00 toward training and education. This is a cost-reimbursement grant program.
Funding Information
Of the $356,600.00, $242,500.00 will be available for consumer food safety education and $114,100.00 for education to food service establishment employees and agents of the director of MDARD. The monies that go into the fund come from assessments of $3.00 to $5.00 on food establishment licenses.
Grant Period
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is now accepting proposals for grants that will run from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027.
Eligibility Criteria
- The Michigan Food Law of 2000, Section 4117, directs money in the fund to be used for providing food safety training and education to consumers, food service establishment employees, and agents of the director who enforce the Michigan Food Law of 2000.
- Applicants must be Michigan governmental and non-profit organizations and entities. Producers, marketers, processors, and growers are NOT eligible for this grant opportunity. Proposals with subgrantees will be considered. Proposals should not include funding for required routine training such as HACCP or manager certification such as ServSafe.
For more information, visit MDARD.
