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Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD)

Verified healthcare funding opportunities organized by funding organization: Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD). Review the public Atlas Opportunity Score, then request an organization-specific analysis when an opportunity looks promising.

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Latest verification: 2026-10-31
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Open for mandatory Letter of Intent through November 24, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. Full proposals are invitation-only; controlling guideline has internal January 8/22 date inconsistency.
Verified 2026-10-31

Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD)

Michigan MDARD FY2027 Farm to Family Scratch Cooking in Schools Pilot (Up to $100,000; LOI November 24)

Michigan Farm to Family Scratch Cooking in Schools Pilot – FY2027 The Letter of Intent window is open. Michigan’s Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) launched this pilot October 29, 2026. Eligible local education agencies must submit an online Letter of Intent by November 24, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. MDARD will invite […]

FundingIndividual awards: up to $25,000 for Chopping or Blending; up to $50,000 for Batch Cooking or Cooking Proteins; up to $75,000 for Partnering; up to $100,000 for Innovating. Total statewide pilot appropriation $500,000, up to 10 grants; $500,000 is not a single applicant award.
DeadlineMANDATORY Letter of Intent: November 24, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. Invitation-only full application: January 22, 2027 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time per PDF cover and timeline; PDF application requirements contain conflicting reference to January 8. Seek MDARD confirmation before final stage.
Required next actionComplete MDARD online Letter of Intent survey by November 24, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. Review project package and budget, verify Michigan-grown foods currently procured/served and food safety compliance; optional webinar November 10, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. ET. If invited in early December, use MiAgGrants for full application, prepare local procurement assessment, current capacity plan, support certification, narrative, itemized budget, and obtain MDARD clarification of conflicting January 8 vs January 22 deadline wording.
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