Food Safety Training and Education
The Food Safety Training and Education grant, offered by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD), aims to provide up to $365,000 for projects focused on food safety training and education. The fund is divided into $242,500 for consumer education and $114,100 for training food service establishment employees and agents enforcing the Michigan Food Law of 2000. Grants will be awarded from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025, with multi-year proposals considered based on future funding. Applications are solicited from May 3 to June 24, 2024.
Award Range
$5,000 - $75,000
Total Program Funding
$356,000
Number of Awards
Not specified
Matching Requirement
Yes - 50% local match
Additional Details
The grant is a cost reimbursement program. Grantees can request reimbursements up to four times during the 12-month grant cycle. A 50% local match is required.
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
Applicants must be Michigan governmental and non-profit organizations. Producers, marketers, processors, and growers are not eligible. Subgrantees are allowed, and proposals should not include funding for routine training such as HACCP or manager certification (e.g., ServSafe).
Geographic Eligibility
All
Application Opens
May 31, 2024
Application Closes
June 24, 2024
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