Applications for NJEDA’s FEED NJ Program Now Open

TRENTON, N.J. (February 20, 2025) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority’s (NJEDA) Food Equity and Economic Development in New Jersey (FEED NJ) Program is now accepting applications. FEED NJ is a $30 million pilot program awarding grants between $50,000 and $500,000 for innovative projects that strengthen food access and food security in New Jersey’s most acute Food Desert Communities (FDCs).

WHAT:              FEED NJ will provide grants between $50,000 and $500,000 to cover up to 100 percent of costs for projects aimed at improving New Jersey residents’ ability to access fresh, affordable, and healthy food in one or more of 14 Primary Focus FDCs. Proposed projects may be new initiatives, an expansion of existing services, or both. Applicants can propose to complete their projects within either 12 or 24 months.

WHO:               Eligible applicants must be for-profit or non-profit entities that have been in existence for at least two years at the time of the application. Projects must primarily serve residents of one or more of the 14 Primary Focus FDCs. Applicants may elect to serve additional FDCs, provided the primary focus remains on at least one of the 14. Entities demonstrating a track record of serving FDC residents and providing programming and services related to food access and/or food security will earn higher scores.

A complete list of eligibility requirements and scoring criteria can be found here.

WHEN:           Applications for FEED NJ are now open, and are due by Thursday, April 3, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. For more information and to apply, click here.

About the NJEDA

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) serves as the State’s principal agency for driving economic growth. The NJEDA is committed to making New Jersey a national model for inclusive and sustainable economic development by focusing on key strategies to help build strong and dynamic communities, create good jobs for New Jersey residents, and provide pathways to a stronger and fairer economy. Through partnerships with a diverse range of stakeholders, the NJEDA creates and implements initiatives to enhance the economic vitality and quality of life in the State and strengthen New Jersey’s long-term economic competitiveness.

To learn more about NJEDA resources for businesses, call NJEDA Customer Care at 844-965-1125 or visit https://www.njeda.gov and follow @NewJerseyEDA on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

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