Interested applicants may use this platform to submit an application to grant opportunities under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)-funded Food Security System Implementation Project led by Wyoming Department of Family Services (WY DFS).
Open Applications:
- The 2026 Forward Contract (Future Purchase Agreement) Full Program will accept applications from 12:00 pm (noon) MT on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 and final applications are due by 12:00 pm (noon) MT on Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Overall, the Food Security System Implementation Project aims to strengthen food access in Wyoming by distributing funds and providing technical assistance to food system contributors. WY DFS awarded a contract to Food Works Group (FWG) to administer this program and distribute funds throughout the state of Wyoming. FWG serves as the grant administrator and technical assistance provider for these grant opportunities.
Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. A Google Doc version of the full application is available here if you would like to see questions before you apply. This document is purely for planning purposes; all final submissions must be made in Submittable to be considered.
As you work on your application, progress will automatically save. You can also manually save your application by clicking "Save Draft" at the bottom of the application.
Refer to the 2026 Wyoming Forward Contract Program RFA, available on Wyoming Food Coalition's Website here, for more specifics on this grant opportunity. Any questions can be directed to Food Works Group, the grant administrator, at wyoming@foodworksgroup.com.