RI Produce Safety Improvement Grants

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management – Division of Agriculture (RIDEM) is pleased to announce the availability of up to $35,000 of funding in grant opportunities to assist eligible Rhode Island farmers and food businesses with projects that have goals to improve quality, efficiency, and food safety. Rhode Island Produce Safety Improvement Grants help Rhode Island produce growers implement on-farm food safety practices, transition to compliance with the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule, and meet market demands for on-farm food safety. A total of up to $35,000 is available for this grant round. Grant awards will range from $2,000 to $5,000. Funds for this round have been provided through the USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program.