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Cold Chain Grants for Emergency Food Assistance Program is sponsored by USDA Agricultural Marketing Service. This program provides grants to nonprofit organizations that will, in turn, administer competitive subaward programs. These subawards are for cold storage and distribution equipment for food banks, food pantries, and other emergency food assistance operations.
The goal is to improve their ability to provide high-quality meats, eggs, seafood, dairy, and fresh and minimally processed fruits and vegetables to vulnerable Americans. Subgrants can cover cold chain equipment, delivery, installation, and necessary related supplies, up to $200,000. Sub-awardees are required to provide a 10% cash match.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education. They must demonstrate the capacity to implement and manage a competitive subaward program, including solicitation, review, award, oversight, and reporting. Prime recipients are not required to provide a cost share; however, sub-awardees must provide a 10% cash match. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $2,000,000–$7,500,000 per award (total $7.5M available). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Cold Chain Grants for Emergency Food Assistance Program are due October 1, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Cold Chain Grants for Emergency Food Assistance Program is funded by USDA Agricultural Marketing Service. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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