Healthy food environments | Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

RFA #41106 Healthy Food Incentive Program - closed

Deadline to apply was December 30, 2022.

Funding opportunity details

RFA #41106 is to fund a statewide not-for-profit organization to provide healthy eating incentives to Colorado’s low-income populations. These funds are to be used for improving access to fresh Colorado-grown fruits and vegetables ensuring more families have access to healthy food, local farmers gain new customers, and more food dollars stay in the community. It is the General Assembly’s intent that the statewide not-for-profit organization awarded can use a portion of this appropriation for administrative expenses up to 5% (e.g., personal services, supplies, and operating expenses). The remainder of these funds are solely for healthy eating incentives.

RFA timeline

RFA release date	11/30/2022
Deadline for submitting questions	12/14/2022 by 5 p.m.
Final answers posted	12/21/2022
RFA due date	12/30/2022 by 5 p.m.
Estimated notification of award	1/25/2023
Estimated contract effective date	7/1/2023

How to apply

Applications must be received electronically by no later than the due date and time indicated on the cover page of this document. Faxed applications will not be accepted. It is preferred that you combine all your application documents into one PDF or one zip file for submission. Email your application and all attachments to the following individual:

Program contact name: Ynke de Koe

Program contact email: Ynke.deKoe@state.co.us

Subject line: HFIP FY23-28 Application RFA #41106 (INSERT AGENCY NAME)

Applications received via email will receive an email confirming the delivery within 24 hours.

Submitting questions

Please submit all questions about the application process to Ynke.deKoe@state.co.us. Clearly identify your inquiries with: Healthy Food Incentive Program, RFA #41106 and the section number and paragraph number the inquiry applies to. Questions will be accepted through 5 p.m. on 12/14/2022.

Eating a healthy diet is important for overall health and weight management, but it's more difficult for some people because healthy food options aren't readily available, easily accessible, or affordable. To learn more, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Healthy Food Environments page.

Healthier food and beverage initiatives

Promising strategies underway in Colorado include increasing the availability of healthier food in retail stores, including corner stores or small grocery stores, and promoting the adoption of food service guidelines and nutrition standards in hospitals and state agencies. For more information about these and other strategies, visit the CDC's Increasing Access to Healthier Food and Beverages page.

Additional resources

Changelab Solutions: Policies that put “health on the shelf” and other resources.
The Food Trust: Nationally recognized nonprofit dedicated to ensuring that everyone has access to affordable, nutritious food and information to make healthy decisions.
Healthy Food Access Portal: Data and resources to support the successful planning and implementation of policies, programs, and projects to improve access to healthy foods, including funding opportunities and successful retail strategies.