The Incubator Kitchen Collective (IKC), a nonprofit food business incubator in Newport, is accepting applications for the Kroger Food Artisan Grant. This grant opportunity, funded by Kroger, is designed to support local food artisans and help grow their businesses.
The Kroger Food Artisan Grant offers eight grants per year, with each grant providing up to $5,040 in rent to support food entrepreneurs who are passionate about their craft and ready to take their business to the next level. The goal of this initiative is to promote sustainable growth and innovation in the regional food industry while supporting talented artisans and their culinary visions.This grant specifically covers their rent at the Incubator Kitchen Collective for 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements:
• Be a food entrepreneur or business owner.
• Operate a business in the Greater Cincinnati region.
• Demonstrate a commitment to high-quality, locally sourced, and/or artisanal food production.
• Be in the early stages of their business (typically under five years).
• Show a clear plan for how the grant will contribute to business growth.
Key Dates:
• Application Period: through September 24.
• Winner Announcement: November 3 at the Taste of Gratitude Fundraiser.
Through the partnership with Kroger, the Incubator Kitchen Collective aims to foster creativity, provide financial support, and build a more resilient local food economy. Past recipients have successfully scaled their businesses, creating jobs, bringing new products to market, and enriching the region’s food culture.
“The Kroger Food Artisan Grant is an incredible opportunity for local artisans to receive the boost they need to expand their businesses,” said Rachel DesRochers, executive director of Incubator Kitchen Collective. “We’re proud to support entrepreneurs who are dedicated to creating unique, high-quality food products that enhance our community.”
Interested applicants can visit this link for more information and to apply for the Kroger Food Artisan Grant.
Incubator Kitchen Collective