2025 BIPOC Incubator Initiative Application
At Mass Farmers Markets, we believe that strong, sustainable food systems come from strong and diverse communities. As an organization that runs five successful farmers markets in the Boston area, we have the capacity to help break down barriers of access to vending opportunities for people who are historically marginalized in the food system. This year, we are partnering with the Cambridge Community Foundation to use our Central Square market as an incubator for BIPOC entrepreneurs in food-related farming and businesses. Using our grant funding, we will be able to cover vendor fees, provide materials needed for vending, and help connect business owners with other programs and opportunities available. For participants who commit to 3+ pop-up dates, we can also cover permit fees. MFM will provide tents, tables, chairs, and assistance setting up for the market.
Name
First Name
Last Name
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email
example@example.com
Business Name
Where is your business located?
Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
When did you start your business?
Please provide a brief description of your business
Do you identify as BIPOC
Yes
No
Which of the following best describes your venture?
Beginning Farmer
New Food/ Agriculture Business
How does your product or business support local agriculture?
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For what purpose do you plan on using the incubator space?
Product evaluation
Vending experience
Identifying customer base
Product pricing evaluation
Crop expansion ideas
Other
What do you hope to gain out of your time in our incubator program?
Where do you hope to see your business in 5 years?
Check off any materials you need access to
A-Frame boards
Permitting support
Survey support
Would you like more information on any of these resources?
Grant opportunities
Support with business materials (i.e. product packaging, merchandise)
Wholesale and retail opportunities
USDA resources/ programs (for farmers)
Marketing and advertising consultation
Technology trainings
Networking opportunities
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Optional data collection
As this program is a newer program, we are looking to collect more information to help us gauge the successes of the program and get a sense of what needs to be improved for the future. It is helpful for our grant reporting to be able to offer more information to our funders, and can help us expand the program further in the future. These questions are optional and have nothing to do with program acceptance.
Check off any applicable demographic identifiers
Woman
Queer
Veteran
Immigrant
Disabled
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