Fresh for Less (Partner Incentive / Partner Program)
Who can apply: Applicants must obtain USDA SNAP retailer authorization, procure or use an EBT payment machine, emphasize producer-focused or local-sourcing practices, offer adequate fresh produce variety, demonstrate community need and interest, have capacity for administration, outreach, reporting, and fundraising, be open and accessible to all customers without membership or entry fees, and pay the annual Program Network Fee. Preference is given to sites already accepting EBT.
Deadline: Applications are accepted year round and reviewed in spring; the dedicated partner-application page lists the annual spring cycle as April 1-30.
