Food Security Infrastructure Grant (FSIG) Evaluation Focus Group Interest Form

The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) is conducting an evaluation of the Food Security Infrastructure Grant Program (FSIG) to expand program efficacy and impact. As part of this effort, MDAR has engaged Auribus Consulting, which will be conducting virtual focus groups with applicants, awardees and non-applicants to solicit feedback. Focus groups will take place in April and each session will take 1 hour. If you are interested in participating in a focus group, please complete the form below. Focus groups will be made up of applicants, awardees and non-applicants limited to 10-15 participants; however, anyone who intends to apply to the current open application for FY26 should not participate in the focus groups. There will also be an opportunity to provide feedback through a subsequent online survey open to the public, which will be available in the April–May period. Thank you in advance for your participation.

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* 1. Which of the following best describes your organization or business?

Agricultural operation (as defined by M.G.L. .c. 128, Section 1A)

Aquaculture

Commercial kitchen

Distributor/wholesaler

Early childhood education center

Farmer’s market

Food bank or pantry

Food hub

Food recovery organization

Grocery store

Healthcare/Medical facility

Meat processing/Slaughterhouse

Medically tailored meals service

School – college/university

School – K-12

Seafood businesses/commercial fishermen (as defined by M.G.L. c. 130, Section 80)

Seafood dealer and processor

Value-added processor

Other (please specify)

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* 2. Have you every applied to the FSIG program?

I applied but was never awarded.

I applied and received an award each time.

I applied multiple times and received an award sometimes, but not every time.

I have never applied.

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* 3. What is the name of your organization or business?

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* 4. Which county do you primarily operate in?

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* 5. Please enter your contact information.

Name

Email Address

Phone Number