Community Food Grant Program

Community Food Grant Program is sponsored by City of St. Petersburg. The Community Food Grant Program aims to improve health equity for St.

Petersburg residents by funding local non-profit agencies that implement projects aligning with the Healthy Food Action Plan's areas of focus.

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Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. Community Food Grant Program Community Food Grant Program Informed by the Healthy Food Action Plan, the Community Food Grant Program aims to improve health equity for all residents in St. Petersburg by funding local non-profit agencies that will implement projects that align with the Healthy Food Action Plan (HFAP) Areas of Focus and strategies.

The Community Food Grant Program seeks to empower local stakeholders to develop innovative solutions and create a more inclusive and resilient food landscape for all residents.

The City will award up to $100,000 through a competitive grant process in two tiers, one $50,000 award and two $25,000 awards, to area nonprofit organizations that submit projects aligning with one or more of the Healthy Food Action Plan’s areas of focus that include supporting local food economy and community building, improving food access and security, and strengthening community health and wellness.

Projects should be implemented from April 1 - September 30, 2026.

Read the Healthy Food Action Plan Find more information about food access programs The Community Food Grant Program will provide funding to support projects that align with the following three Areas of Focus: Support Local Food Economy & Community Building Improve Food Access & Security Strengthen Community Health & Wellness To be eligible to apply, an applicant agency must: Be a non-profit corporation, incorporated under the laws of the State of Florida for at least three months and have an IRS 501 (c)(3) designation at the time of submission of application.

Have been operational for a minimum of three (3) years prior to the application date and have previous experience implementing programs or services within Qualified Census Tracts or Healthy Food Priority Areas in St. Petersburg.

Alternatively, an agency may collaborate with another non-profit agency that has been established for a minimum of three (3) years prior to the application date and have previous experience implementing programs or services within Qualified Census Tracts or Healthy Food Priority Areas in St. Petersburg.

Be in good standing regarding compliance with existing or past City grants, awards, or programs with no outstanding City debts or liens. Agree to the terms and conditions contained in the Community Food Grant agreement. No exceptions to the terms and conditions of the agreement will be permitted.

Projects must be aligned with one or more of the Healthy Food Action Plan Areas of Focus and strategies: Projects must provide direct services or programs to residents of St. Petersburg and must be implemented in the Qualified Census Tracts (QCT) that have been designated by the USDA “Low Income, Low Access” (LI/LA) census tracts in St. Petersburg.

Projects must not discriminate against anyone because of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information or another protected category. The project must not give priority/preference to individuals or parties affiliated through membership or otherwise with your organization or program. Services provided by your organization must be available to all residents in St.

Petersburg, not those solely affiliated with your organization. Projects must begin on April 1, 2026 and be successfully completed on or before September 30, 2026. Community Food Grant Program Guidelines Applications have closed.

Please continue to check back for future updates. Community Food Grant Funded Projects The Kind Mouse - Alleviating Childhood Hunger Community Health Centers of Pinellas (Evara) - Food Rx St. Pete Free Clinic - Food Support for No-Cost Grocery Store and FRESH Pantry 360 Eats - CommUnity Kitchen: Enhancing Food Security in Healthy Food Priority Areas The Kind Mouse - Alleviating Childhood Hunger St.

Pete Free Clinic - Food Support for No-Cost Grocery Store and FRESH Pantry Good Neighbors - Increasing Food Access for Seniors Community Health Centers of Pinellas (Evara) - Food Rx Daystar Life Center - Growing Access: From Garden to Table for Healthier Communities Reach St. Pete - Free Mobile Grocery Store Bus First United Methodist Church - Helping Hands for Hungry Kids 15 th Street Farm - St. Pete Food Hub