Has a charitable and educational mission that includes support for the retail food industry in this state and research and industry education related to food safety and nutrition in a retail business.

Demonstrates statewide reach and working relationships with a wide variety of participating retailers, including participating retailers of varying sizes, and point-of-sale system vendors serving retailers in this state.

Maintains organizational independence and financial controls sufficient to ensure that grant funds awarded under this subsection are not used for lobbying, political activity, or private benefit, and if affiliated with an organization described in section 501 (c) (6) of the Internal Revenue Code, maintains separate boards or committees and separate accounting in accordance with federal law.

Commits to providing retailer-facing training, technical assistance, and outreach, including by providing materials accessible to small retailers, to support accurate product eligibility classification at the point of sale.