What you can get
Competitive project grants; amounts depend on the funding round.
Who it's for
California food-processing businesses with qualifying projects.
What you need to know
- Projects benefiting disadvantaged or low-income communities can receive higher scores.
- The program listing names December 17, 2026 as a deadline for one round; confirm that date and the applicable round with the state.
- Check eligible costs and all application requirements.
More details and sources
Full program information
Official program name: Food Production Investment Program
Benefits and limits
Grants
Full requirements
California food processors are eligible. Higher application scores are awarded to projects that are located within and provide a benefit to disadvantaged and low-income communities.
Other conditions
The finder describes grants awarded through periodic solicitations and lists GFO-26-302 with a December 17, 2026 application deadline. The downloaded CEC program page identifies GFO-26-302 as active; the deadline itself is retained as a finder statement.
Amounts and options
Listed benefit
Grants
California food processors are eligible. Higher application scores are awarded to projects that are located within and provide a benefit to disadvantaged and low-income communities.
Conditions: The finder describes grants awarded through periodic solicitations and lists GFO-26-302 with a December 17, 2026 application deadline. The downloaded CEC program page identifies GFO-26-302 as active; the deadline itself is retained as a finder statement.
Found for the DHS area; check your address and requirements.
For: Businesses and organizations
Areas found for this option
Banning, Big Bear Lake, Chino, Colton, Corona, Desert Edge, Desert Hot Springs, Hemet, Indio, Needles, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, Rancho Cucamonga, Rancho Mirage, Riverside, San Bernardino, Temecula, Victorville
Availability and area
Provider availability not verified
Listed in the finder; current funding, enrollment and applicant eligibility require provider confirmation.
This program was found while researching help in the Desert Hot Springs area. The program must confirm the address and applicant qualify.
Business types listed in the source
Food service
Areas listed in the source
Banning, Big Bear Lake, Chino, Colton, Corona, Desert Edge, Desert Hot Springs, Hemet, Indio, Needles, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, Rancho Cucamonga, Rancho Mirage, Riverside, San Bernardino, Temecula, Victorville
Where this information comes from
Information collected Oct 30, 2026.
DHSed is an independent guide. The program makes the final decision about help, amounts and rules.