The Wyoming Department of Family Services (DFS) is pleased to announce the completion of the Wyoming Food Systems Assessment. The assessment was conducted by NourishedRx and funded through American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
We are grateful to the enormous help of individuals and organizations
NourishedRx
around the state of Wyoming, without whom this work could not have
been accomplished.
The 2026 Aggregation and Distribution Support Program will open for applications on February 24
This program offers up to $200,000 per award, with approximately $670,000 in total funding available, to Wyoming organizations that aggregate and distribute Wyoming-grown foods to food security service organizations and other markets. No match is required.
The goal of this program is to build a resilient, efficient distribution system that connects Wyoming producers and food security organizations. These efforts will both enable Wyoming producers to reach more markets at fair prices and ensure food security service organizations have reliable access to Wyoming-grown foods. This funding opportunity encourages applicants to think creatively about sustainable approaches to aggregation and distribution that will continue beyond the life of this grant program. We encourage applications from organizations that have expertise in aggregation and distribution work and have demonstrated success in working with Wyoming producers and/or storing, transporting, distributing, buying, or selling local foods.
Eligible applicants include Wyoming food hubs, cooperatives, nonprofits, aggregation and distribution businesses, and producers or producer groups involved in aggregation and distribution services. Funded activities may take place from May 1 through November 20, 2026.
Key Dates:
– Applications open: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 12:00 pm MT
– Applications close: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 12:00 pm MT
– Office hours: Thursday, March 12, 12:00-1:00 pm MT (Google Meet; sign up to receive the calendar invite)
– Questions accepted by email until: March 20, 2026 at 12:00 pm MT
– Awards announced: No later than May 2026
How to Apply:
All applications must be submitted online via Submittable. A Google Doc preview of the application questions is available for planning purposes. Please visit the RFA page to access both.
Questions?
Email wyoming@foodworksgroup.com with “Aggregation and Distribution Funds” in the subject line. You are also welcome to join us during office hours for live support.
For more information:
Press Releases:
- May 29, 2025 Forward Contract Pilot Grant Program Awards Eight Wyoming Farms, Aggregators and Food Security Service Organizations. Find more information about the pilot grant on the Wyoming Food Coalition website at this link.
- June 20, 2024_Wyoming Food Systems Assessment
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