NEHA-FDA RFFM Grant Program
The National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) work in partnership to administer the NEHA-FDA Retail Flexible Funding Model (RFFM) Grant Program. The program provides funding to State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial (SLTT) retail food regulatory agencies as they advance conformance with the Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards (Retail Program Standards). FDA is utilizing NEHA’s strengths to assist SLTT retail food programs in their efforts to reduce the occurrence of foodborne illness risk factors and implement and attain conformance with the Retail Program Standards.
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Grant Year 2026-27 (GY 2026-27) Applications Under Review
The NEHA-FDA RFFM Grant Portal is no longer accepting applications for GY 2026-27 Awards. Thanks to everyone who submitted an application. We are excited to review your proposals.
Key dates for GY 2026-27 include:
- March 2026: GY 2026-27 Award Notices and Declinations will be sent via email to the POC on record for each application.
- April 1, 2026: Project and Expenditure Period begins for GY 2026-27 Awards!
Please visit the About the Program page for details on grants offered this year.
Required Reporting for GY 2025 -26 Awards
For those with open 2025-26 Awards, please be aware that the end of project period for open grants in rapidly approaching. Key dates include:
- March 31, 2026: Project Period Ends for all GY 2025-26 Awards.
- May 15, 2026: Final Progress Reports are due for Track 1, Track 2, and Mentor Grants. Annual Progress Reports are due for Track 3 Grants
Please visit the Grant Guidance page and download the Reporting and Payment Instructions (GY 2025-26) for detailed information.
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Contact
For information and support, please contact:
NEHA-FDA Retail Flexible Funding Model Grant Program Support Team
Email: retailgrants@neha.org
Toll-Free: 1-833-575-2404