Funding Sources for Food-Related Businesses: Fifth Edition
DOWNLOAD FILEMarch 23, 2020 - Author: Anel Guel, Abigail Harper, Rachel Kelly, Emily Kim, Evan Kutz, Nick McCann, Rich Pirog, Jamie Rahrig, Taylor Wimberg
The fifth edition of this directory provides an overview of various financing sources available to food-related businesses in Michigan and across the United States.
The directory includes sources of national and local finance opportunities that may be available to producers, distributors, food hubs, and food-related businesses.
The directory is a partial listing of what may be available across the United States; some examples may not be a good match with your particular circumstances. Initially informed by a list of funding resources for food-related businesses found on the Food+Tech Connect website, a media and research company building a network for food innovators and entrepreneurs (foodtechconnect.com), it has been made available by the MSU Center for Regional Food Systems to help support local food systems.
The directory is divided into four funding sources types: crowd funding, accelerator, miscellaneous (non-federal), and federal resources.
For each funding entity included, details are provided to help guide your decisions: description, funding focus, funding limit, qualifications, geographical region of focus, and website.
At the end of the list of funding entities, a selection of resources on writing grant and loan applications is provided. Writing a robust, effective grant and/or loan application can help you successfully obtain the funding you need for your business. Look to the tips provided as you determine which type funding source is right for your business.
