Food Security Special Projects Grant

Food Security Special Projects Grant is a grant from the New Jersey Office of Faith-Based Initiatives (OFBI) that funds innovative, community-centered projects improving access to food and critical services for New Jersey residents in underserved and low-income communities. The program supports faith- and community-based nonprofits in building organizational capacity to strengthen direct service delivery and advance resident well-being.

Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations based in New Jersey. Awards of up to ,000 are available. The application deadline was February 26, 2026.

Projects should respond to identified local food security needs and demonstrate clear community benefit.

NJ Office of the Food Security Advocate NJ Office of Faith-Based Initiatives (OFBI) – Food Security Special Projects Grant Max Award: $40,000 | Due: February 26, 2026 The NJ Office of Faith-Based Initiatives (OFBI) Special Projects Grant is designed to support nonprofit organizations proposing innovative, community-centered projects that improve access to critical services and advance well-being for New Jersey residents, particularly in underserved and low-income communities.

OFBI Special Projects grants support community-centered initiatives that respond to identified local needs and strengthen direct service delivery. This funding opportunity is intended to support faith- and community-based nonprofit organizations in building organizational capacity.

Organizations applying for this food security-focused funding must indicate that they provide either food drop off and/or client pick up at minimum once a week for a total of 4 times monthly. Applicants should also indicate that the OFBI grant will be used to support an existing project. Projects aiming to deliver measurable impact through grassroots and collaborative approaches align mostly with OFBI’s mission.

Of particular note, there is a 20% cash or in-kind match requirement for this grant.

Nonprofit (IRC 501(c)(3) status) faith- and/or community-based organization serving low-income New Jersey residents and established for charitable (non-religious) purposes; Registered with the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, possessing a valid Charity Registration Number and in compliance with the Division of Consumer Affairs, Charitable Registration and Investigation Section; Registered with the New Jersey Department of Treasury – Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services and have a valid Business Registration Number; In good standing with the New Jersey Department of Treasury – Business Services Center; and Possess a valid Certificate of Incorporation.

Applicants are encouraged to carefully review official guidance and participate in available technical assistance opportunities prior to applying. View complete details and links to resources in the OFBI Special Projects Grant Guidelines (PDF): https://nj. gov/state/assets/pdf/ofbi/fy26/fy26-special-projects.

pdf Browse the OFBI Grant Opportunities Page: https://nj. gov/state/ofbi-grant-opportunities. shtml OFBI hosts informational webinars covering eligibility, documentation, and application navigation support.

These sessions are designed to help organizations determine fit and prepare strong submissions. Access here: https://nj. gov/state/ofbi-webinars.

shtml 2026 Clif Family Foundation Grants Funding Range: $5,000 - $50,000 | Due: Ongoing Bi-Annually on March 1 and August 1 The Clif Family Foundation has announced its Open Call for grant applications due March 1, 2026 and August 1, 2026. Grant funding typically ranges from $5,000 - $50,000 in support of one year’s general operating costs for eligible organizations.

Established in 2006, the Clif Family Foundation supports grassroots organizations' daily efforts in local communities toward transforming food systems, revitalizing environments, and enhancing community health.

Grounded in values such as justice, equity, diversity, & inclusion, collaboration, creativity, and nature, the foundation’s work emphasizes people-centered solutions, addressing urgent gaps and historically underfunded priorities. Regenerative and Organic Farming Accelerate adoption of regenerative and organic farming practices. Advance critical food systems’ changes.

Food Production Workers’ Health and Safety Secure healthy, safe, just, and empowering working and living conditions. Expand community-centered solutions that build resilience and empower. Expand access to safe spaces for healthy physical activity and improved mental health.

Indoors and Outdoors Safe from Pollution Reduce exposure to environmental toxins across settings to support preventive health.

Successful applicants will be 501(c)(3) registered or fiscally sponsored organizations that: Align with Clif Family Foundation values and advance its strategic priorities Focus work primarily in the U.S. and its unincorporated territories Demonstrate strong community ties Have operating budgets under $8M Operate at the grassroots level to implement change locally, statewide, or nationally Interested applicants can visit the Clif Family Foundation website for more information on funding priorities and eligibility: https://cliffamilyfoundation.

org/grants-program The foundation also offers an Eligibility Quiz for the Open Call Grants Program that can be accessed here. Applicants are encouraged to complete the quiz to ensure organizational alignment with Clif Family Foundation funding priorities.

Schumann Fund for New Jersey Average Award: $38,000 | Due: Ongoing quarterly on Jan 15, April 15, July 15, and Oct 15 The Schumann Fund for New Jersey advances ideas and opportunities that help low-income children, families, and communities of color thrive by investing in non-profit organizations rooted in Essex County and statewide that advance racial and economic equity.

Funding priorities include : 1) Affordable Homes & Healthy Communities: Affordable homes, economic mobility, and healthy, resilient communities) 2) Early Childhood & Education: Supporting low-income children and families of color through early childhood development and youth education), and 3) Child Welfare & Youth Justice: Advancing reforms across child welfare, juvenile justice, and immigration systems).

Food security aligns across these priorities by strengthening economic stability and household well-being, supporting children’s growth and learning, and reducing inequities shaped by systems and community conditions.

How to apply : Interested applicants should use the Schumann Fund for New Jersey Grant Application (available as a Word document and PDF download) and email the completed application to Program Partner Jared Boone at jboone@schumannfund. org . Proposals are accepted on a quarterly basis with deadlines on January 15, April 15, July 15, and October 15.

Staff are available to answer questions. Particularly if you are with an organization new to Schumann Fund for New Jersey, you may wish to reach out to Program Partner, Jared Boone ( jboone@schumannfund. org ) as your first point of contact.

Grantmaking for direct service is limited to organizations rooted in Essex County Grantmaking for statewide public policy work is also supported across the state. https://schumannfund. org/ 2026 Northeast SARE Grant Programs Funding Range: Varies | Due: Various Through February 2026 The Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Program has opened four competitive grant programs for projects beginning in 2026.

A total of $6. 9Mis available to support community-rooted, farmer-focused, and research-driven work that strengthens sustainable agriculture systems across the Northeast. Northeast SARE grants are offered to farmers, educators, service providers, researchers and others addressing key issues affecting the sustainability of agriculture throughout the region.

Applicants can apply to one of four program areas: Farming Community, Professional Development, Research & Education, and Research for Novel Approaches. Funding levels and due dates vary by program. The following programs fund efforts that advance equitable, inclusive, and community-based solutions to improve food and farming systems, support farmer well-being, and build capacity across the food system.

Research & Education Grant Program Invests in educational strategies that help farmers adopt effective, sustainable practices through behavior change and skill development. Funding: $30,000–$250,000 | Approx. $1.

56M available | Due: Feb 2, 2026 Research for Novel Approaches Grant Program Funds ‘proof-of-concept' research designed to test new or emerging models and practices as viable/feasible for improving sustainability and farm viability. Funding: $30,000–$200,000 | Approx. $1.

3M available | Due: Feb 2, 2026 Professional Development Grant Program Builds the knowledge and skillset of agricultural service providers—including extension staff, nonprofit professionals, consultants, and agency partners—to better support farmers innovating in sustainable agriculture. Funding: $30,000–$150,000 | Approx.

$750K available | Due: Feb 2, 2026 Farming Community Grant Program* Supports community-driven, social-science research and education projects that are farmer-informed. Eligible projects strengthen farming and food systems at the community level by exploring innovations that improve community health and local sustainability challenges. Funding: $50,000–$250,000 | Approx.

$3. 3M available | Due: Feb 23, 2026 * Applicants and grantees of the Farming Community Grant Program are eligible for Technical Assistance (TA) provided by Northeast SARE’s Technical Assistance Providers. Federal law requires that all Northeast SARE-funded projects help to improve farming in at least one of the following ways: 1.

Maintain and enhance the quality and productivity of the soil; 2. Conserve soil, water, energy, natural resources, and fish and wildlife habitat; 3. Maintain and enhance the quality of surface and ground water; 4.

Protect the health and safety of persons involved in the food and farm system; 5. Promote the wellbeing of animals; and 6. Increase employment opportunities in agriculture.

Northeast SARE staff are scheduled to host three Q&A information sessions from December through January to support prospective applicants as they prepare submissions, the first of which will be held Monday, December 8, 2025. Registration is available at northeast. sare.

org/LargeGrantQA where all session recordings and questions will be posted. Visit Northeast SARE to get complete details and apply. https://northeast.

sare. org/grants/get-a-grant/ W. K.

Kellogg Foundation Grant Funding Funding Range: Not Specified | Letters of Inquiry (LOI) accepted on an ongoing basis The W. K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) accepts grant requests on a continual basis from locally-led efforts to support thriving children, families, and communities across the United States.

Access to healthy food is a funding priority, in addition to work that advances racial equity, economic well-being, and early childhood support. Organizations are invited to submit a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) at any time through WKKF’s grants management portal as a first step. Submitted LOIs will receive an email response within 30 days.

Email responses will either be a notice of decline with reason or encouragement to send a more formal proposal for an additional 60-day review period. Visit the W. K.

Kellogg Foundation grantseekers webpage for full details and guidance. For questions, please contact the foundation through their online submission portal.

Organizations may be eligible if they are: • U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, public agencies, or tribal entities • Advancing work aligned with WKKF’s priorities (e.g., food and nutrition security, community well-being, early childhood, racial equity, or family economic stability) • Serving communities in the United States, including New Jersey-based organizations supporting local food systems and community-driven solutions The foundation does not fund individuals, for-profit businesses, or projects unaligned with their mission and strategic priorities.

Get complete details and register in the foundation’s grant management system. https://www. wkkf.

org/grantseekers/ 2025 Healthy Eating Research Rapid Response Grants Max award: $50,000 | Applications accepted on an ongoing basis Healthy Eating Research (HER) , a national program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, is now accepting proposals for its 2025 Call for Rapid-Response Projects .

The Rapid Response Grant aims to fund solution-oriented research studies, strategic policy-relevant reports, and evaluations of time-sensitive programs and policy changes. Proposals will be accepted on a rolling basis until all available funds have been awarded.

Application Deadline: Ongoing basis Total Funding Available: $200,000 Award Amounts and Duration: Issue Briefs: Up to $3,000 for 6 months Papers or Research Reviews: Up to $8,000 for 6 months Small Studies: Up to $50,000 for 10 months Impacts of federal nutrition program cuts or changes (e.g., participation, outcomes, admin burden) Effects of tariffs on food prices and purchasing State and local responses to federal nutrition program cuts or waivers Impact of immigration policies on nutrition program use by mixed-status families Potential effects of 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines changes on nutrition programs State-level SNAP waivers restricting sugary drinks and candy Industry responses to state and federal nutrition policy changes View the Call for Proposals Use a proposal template available on HER's website here Explore the Frequently Asked Questions for this CFP Submit your application via email to healthyeating@duke.

edu with the subject line: ATTN: Rapid-Response Proposal Eligible entities include: Public entities or nonprofit organizations that are tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) Academic institutions, research centers, public agencies, and community-based organizations are eligible to apply Applicants must be based in the U.S. or its territories https://healthyeatingresearch. org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/HER-2025-Rapid-Response-CFP.

pdf Black Farmer Fund: Rapid Response Fund Max award $10,000 | Applications accepted on a rolling basis Black Farmers and Food Business Owners in the Northeast in emergency situations are eligible to receive suppot of up to $10,000. Applications open on a quarterly basis (January, April, July, and October).

Farm damage, unexpected supply chain disruptions, other sudden challenges, and other systemic or acute hardships qualify as emergencies for which the Rapid Response Fund can provide support. The fund does not cover capacity building, general/regular business expenses, or start-up expenses. Explore the Rapid Response Fund webpage for additional information.

For questions, please contact rapidresponsefund@blackfarmerfund. com Black-owned businesses and projects in the food and farming sector (e.g. herbalists, food entrepreneurs, farmers, food educators, and those growing, processing, preparing, or distrubiting food) across the Northeast facing an emergency are eligible applicants.

The Northeast is defined as conducting business in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Jersey, New York, or Pennsylvania. Businesses and projects that have been serving their communities for at least a year are prioritized. https://blackfarmerfund.

org/rapid-response-fund Funding Range:Not specified | Interest forms accepted on a rolling basis Potential use of funds include operations/working capital, land aquisition, infrastructure development, raw materials, equipment, debts Businesses will be reviewed on a rolling basis and BFF staff will contact applicants if the project is selected for the next stage of review for funding.

Review the Black Farmer Fund Interest Form for more information. For questions, please reach out to info@blackfarmerfund. com.

Black-owned businesses and projects in the food and farming sector (e.g. herbalists, food entrepreneurs, farmers, food educators, and those growing, processing, preparing, or distrubiting food) across the Northeast are eligible applicants. The Northeast is defined as conducting business in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Jersey, New York, or Pennsylvania. https://blackfarmerfund.

org/interestform Accelerating Solutions to Improve Access and Quality of Empirically-Supported Practices for Youth Mental Health Funding Range: unspecified | Due: January 7, 2027 This NOFO is a call to action in response to the mental health crisis in the United States.

We seek applications that will study methods to increase access to evidence-based interventions and services for youth mental health, including those living in rural areas, inner cities, and other under-resourced areas, and youth experiencing housing and food insecurities and out-right homelessness.

Applications should address research related to optimizing assessment, intervention and service strategies, overcoming challenges related to the workforce shortage, wait lists for treatment, integration of treatment and preventive interventions into settings where people are most likely to be best identified as needing care (eg: schools, social service, pediatric medicine and justice), and service interventions that address systemic barriers to access and quality of mental health care (structural, policy, organizational, value (cost/financing), management).

Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Special district governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Additional Information on Eligibility: Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are not eligible to apply.

Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed. Regional Innovation Pilot Program – Public/Private Partnership Matching Grant Award Amount: $1,000,000.

1:1 match required | Closed for Applications The New Jersey Office of the Food Security Advocate (OFSA) released a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) of $1,000,000 in state funding for a Public/Private Partnership Matching Grant. The awardee of the Public/Private Partnership Matching Grant will support Regional Innovation Pilot Programs that advance food security through strengthened local agricultural supply chains.

This NOFA supports the establishment of one coordinated, pooled philanthropic partnership that will match or exceed the $1,000,000 state investment, resulting in a minimum of $2,000,000 in combined resources for regional pilot activities across New Jersey.

Pilots of the Public/Private Partnership Matching Grant aim to: Streamline the provision of food supplied by New Jersey-based agricultural producers to residents experiencing food insecurity; Strengthen local and regional food supply chains and distribution infrastructure; Improve coordination among agricultural producers, food assistance organizations, philanthropy, and public agencies; and Generate evidence and learning to inform scalable, replicable food security models across the state.

Download the Application Questions Supplement and draft your application Submit questions and your the application to OFSA@ag. nj.

gov NOFA Released: January 23, 2026 Applications Due: February 13, 2026 Anticipated Award Announcement: February 20, 2026 Total State Funding Available: $1,000,000 Required Match: Dollar-for-dollar match or exceedance from philanthropic sources (minimum $1,000,000) Eligible applicants must meet all of the following criteria: Be a New Jersey-based philanthropic organization, pooled fund, fiscal intermediary, or similar entity with demonstrated experience in: Managing multi-funder philanthropic resources; Issuing and overseeing grants or subawards; and Supporting food systems, agriculture, food security, or related community-based initiatives.

Have the capacity to elicit, secure, administer, and document a philanthropic match that meets or exceeds the state investment. Demonstrate the ability to comply with state fiscal, reporting, and accountability requirements. Partnerships or consortia are permitted, provided one entity is designated as the lead applicant and fiscal agent.

Closed Opportunities (Includes Recurring RFPs) Food Access Infrastructure Initiative Grant Max Award: $50,000 | Closed for Applications Farm Credit East's Food Access Infrastructure Initiative financially supports upcoming infrastructure improvement projects to further food access for families in the Northeast.

Grants of up to $50,000 will be awarded to non-profit organizations with project goals that include expanding refrigerated storage facilities, upgrading logistics systems, and increasing overall process and performance capacity.

Nonprofit organizations, including food banks, food hubs, and other non-profit food distribution and infrastructure organizations/facilities implementing capital projects to improve infrastructure Non-profit organizations based within Farm Credit East’s territory* *Farm Credit East’s territory includes: https://www. farmcrediteast.

com/en/about/community-support/Grants-and-Awards/Food-Access-Infrastructure-Initiative-Grant Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grant Program Funding range: $100,000 to $500,000 | Closed for Applications USDA opened applications for the FY26 Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grant Program, with up to $18 million available nationally.

Awarded grants will range from $100,000 to $500,000 and support projects that increase the availability of local foods in Child Nutrition Programs (e.g., National School Lunch Program meals or meals served through the Child & Adult Care Food Program [CACFP]), connect children to the source of their food, and expand hands-on nutrition education. A 25% funding match is required.

This grant can be used to launch new farm to school/child care initiatives or scale existing efforts, with activities including: Sourcing and serving more local foods in school and child care meals Establishing and maintaining school and child care gardens Supporting farm and garden-based nutrition education Conducting taste tests and farm field trips Expanding relationships between schools, child care entities, farmers, and communities Application Deadline: December 5, 2025, at 11:59 PM EST Anticipated Award Date: June 2026 Learn more on the Request for Application (RFA) webpage Download the full RFA and templates from the 'Related Documents tab on Grants.

gov Explore Grant Applicant Resources State agencies (not limited to the State agency administering the Child Nutrition Programs) Indian Tribal organizations Child Nutrition Program (CNP) operators* Groups of agricultural producers* 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations* *all entities marked with an asterisk (*) must apply within a partnership to be considered.

A partnership must include three or more entities and at least one of the partners must be a CNP operator/administrator. https://www. fns.

usda. gov/grant/f2s/fy26 Stanley 1913 Creators Fund Max award: $50,000 | Closed for Applications The Stanley Creators Fund provides grants of up to $50,000 in unrestricted support to social entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, and innovators working at the intersection of humanity, sustainability, and possibility.

The program is designed to uplift emerging Creators, Builders, and Inventors who reflect the communities they serve and bring optimism to pressing challenges such as climate change, food security, and housing security. Applications are due Friday, Septemer 19, 2025. The Fund supports nonprofit organizations and the social entrepreneurs affiliated with them who: Are deeply engaged in their communities.

Have developed innovative, tested solutions to urgent challenges. Demonstrate strong leadership and the ability to influence, rally support, and share their stories. Prioritize equity and inclusion in their operations and service delivery.

Value partnerships and collaboration across communities, individuals, and brands . Applications will be reviewed based on the Stanley Creators Fund framework: Create, Build, Invent: Innovative and original approaches to systems change. Theory of Change: Clear, impactful, and tested solutions.

Leadership & Voice: Compelling narrative and ability to influence. Project & Capacity: Potential for growth and development with funding. Inclusion: Commitment to equity and diverse representation.

Partnership: Dedication to collaboration and collective impact. Review the Fund guidelines For additional questions email stanleycreatorsfund@stanley1913. com Individuals that operate or are affiliated with a qualified qualified U.S. 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

Fiscal sponsors or partner organizations that are 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations may also apply. Organizations must have an annual operating income of no less than $100,000 and no more than $2,000,000. https://www.

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com/pages/stanley-1913-creators-fund-2025 Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (ARFI) - Foundational and Applied Science Program - USDA Nutrition Hubs Priority Area Funding Range: $10,000 - $10,000,000 | Closed for Applications The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Foundational and Applied Science Program supports grants in six AFRI priority areas to advance knowledge in both fundamental and applied sciences important to agriculture.

Plant health and production and plant products; Animal health and production and animal products; Food safety, nutrition, and health; Bioenergy, natural resources, and environment; Agriculture systems and technology; and Agriculture economics and rural communities $300 million in funding is available for fiscal year (FY) 2026. Funding amounts and durations depend on the project and grant type.

Explore the Funding Opportunity State Agricultural Experiment Station; colleges and universities (including junior colleges offering associate degrees university research foundations; other research institutions and organizations; private organizations or corporations; individuals who are U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents; and any group consisting of two or more entities identified in a) through h). https://www. nifa.

usda. gov/grants/funding-opportunities/agriculture-food-research-initiative-foundational-applied-science Funding range: $25,000 - $250,000 | Closed for Applications The Growing Justice Fund is a collaborative grant program investing across the food system. The fund supports Tribal, Indigenous, Black, Latinx, Asian, and immigrant communities in strengthening food chains, expanding good food purchasing, and building local wealth.

Grants empower community-led initiatives to secure institutional contracts with schools, hospitals, elder care centers, and other community-serving institutions. - Grant Range: $25,000–$250,000 - Planning Grants (up to $25,000): Support early-stage work such as strategic research, stakeholder engagement, partnership development, and feasibility studies to lay the foundation for implementation.

- Implementation Grants ($50,000–$250,000): Fund fully developed projects ready to scale, including infrastructure development, support for diverse food producers and hubs, and community-led policy and advocacy efforts.

- Building infrastructure to connect good food producers, processors, and distributors with institutional markets - Supporting grassroots organizing and advocacy to advance equitable food procurement policies and practices - Cultivating traditional food pathways to grow community wealth within and across Tribal Nations Three informational webinars will be held in September for grantseekers.

Each session will cover eligibility, how to prepare a strong application, and will highlight one of the Fund’s three priority areas. Applicants are encouraged to attend the session most aligned with their work, but may register for any or all. Recordings will be available to registrants.

- Policy + Organizing : Tuesday, September 9, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET - Infrastructure : Thursday, September 11, 3:00 – 4:00 PM ET - Tribal Food Systems : Monday, September 15, 3:00 – 4:00 PM ET August 25, 2025 - RFP Released October 6, 2025 - Eligibility Quiz Closes October 14, 2025 - Application Closes mid-December 2025 - Grantees Selected For more information and to apply, visit: Growing Justice Fund: 2025 Grant Opportunity View the Request for Proposals here.

community-led organizations community-based organizations Tribal Nations, or the instrumentalities of Tribal Nations, and Actively engaged in a community coalition and/or partnerships to advance good food purchasing practices and policies with institutions in the community Actively engaged in the food chain with values aligned with the Fund and Committed to transforming the food system by: 1) Working together with other organizations in the food chain or 2) Seeking to build partnerships with other organizations in the food chain.

Only 501(c)(3) organizations, or those with a fiscal sponsor that holds a 501(c)(3) status, will be eligible to receive funding. https://growingjusticefund.

org/apply/ Foot Locker Foundation Community Empowerment Program Funding range: $25,000 to $100,000 | Closed for Applications Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) and Foot Locker, Inc., through the Foot Locker Foundation, are launching the fifth round of grants for the Community Empowerment Program .

This initiative funds nonprofit organizations that connect youth in low-to-moderate income communities with mentorship, education, career development, and health services. Program Grants: $25,000–$75,000 (1 year) - Support for current youth programming, the creation of new programs, or expansion of existing programs.

Capital Grants: $25,000–$100,000 (1 year) - Support for capital improvement projects that enhance the impact of youth programming. Note: Grants cannot be used to pay for administrative costs (e.g., salaries, overhead). All funds must directly support the proposed project or programming.

Application Opens: May 30, 2025 Informational Webinar: June 12, 2025 (view the presentation recording and slides ) Application Deadline: September 30, 2025 Notification of Awards: December 2025 Public Announcement: February 2026 Explore previous grantees projects Submit an online application Applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that: Serve youth in low-to-moderate income communities where opportunities are scarce.

Deliver programming in mentorship, education, career development, and health services. Operate with an annual organizational budget of $5 million or less. Employ at least one full-time staff person dedicated to youth programming.

Can engage local Foot Locker store team members in volunteer activities. Are located in Newark, NJ (view the fundng webpage for additional cities outside of New Jersey). https://www.

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org/our-initiatives/sports-recreation/foot-locker-foundation-community-empowerment-program/ Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program - Produce Prescription (GusNIP-PPR) $500,000 | Closed for Applications Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program - Produce Prescription (GusNIP-PPR) The Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP) - Produce Prescription Program (PPR) supports projects that demonstrate and evaluate the impact of fresh fruit and vegetable prescriptions to increase procurement and consumption of fruits and vegetables, reduce individual and household food insecurity, and reduce healthcare usage and associated costs.

Applicants should conduct projects that demonstrate and evaluate the impact of fresh fruit and vegetable prescriptions to (1) increase procurement and consumption of fruits and vegetables, (2) reduce individual and household food insecurity, and (3) reduce healthcare usage and associated costs. Non-profit organizations and government agencies are eligible to apply. There is no matching requirements.

Visit the GusNIP-PPR Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page to review common applicant questions about eligibility, program policy, program area, and application content. Applicants to GusNIP programs are encouraged to partner and collaborate broadly throughout the healthcare system and the food system. Non-profit organizations and government agencies are eligible to apply for the GusNIP Produce Prescription Program.

Community Food Projects Competitive Grants Program Funding Range: $25,000 - $400,000 | Closed for Applications Funding Overview : This grant is designed to meet the food needs of families with low-income through food distribution, community outreach to assist in participation in federal nutrition programs, or improving access to food as part of a comprehensive service.

The funding promotes comprehensive responses to local food, food access, farm, and nutrition issues. It may also meet specific state, local, or neighborhood food and agricultural needs, including needs relating to: equipment necessary for the efficient operation of a project; planning for long-term solutions; or the creation of innovative marketing activities that mutually benefit agricultural producers and low-income consumers.

This grant funds two project types: Planning Projects and Community Food Projects. Planning Projects provide early-stage investment in new, startup projects or invest in completing project plans toward the improvement of community food security. Community Food Projects seek solutions for long-term food security rather than short-term food relief.

Community food projects build comprehensive solutions to problems across all levels of the food system from farmer to consumer. Community food projects should not be designed to merely support individual food pantries, farmers markets, community gardens or other established projects. Rather, the community food projects should build on these experiences and encourage innovative long-term solutions to food and nutrition security.

Of particular note, a 100% match from non-federal sources is required. Register for and watch the Monday, September 23 Technical Assistance webinar here .

Eligible Entities: Eligible entities include public food program service providers, Tribal organizations, private nonprofit entities, including gleaners, and they must have experience in the area of community food work, demonstrate competency to implement a project and provide fiscal accountability, demonstrate a willingness to share information with researchers, practitioners, and her interested parties; and collaborate with one or more local partner organizations to achieve at least one hunger-free communities’ goal Healthy Food Financing Initiative, Food Access and Retail Expansion (FARE) Fund Funding Range: Up to $250,000 (implementation), up to $100,000 (planning and technical assistance) | Closed for Application Funding Overview : The Healthy Food Financing Initiative (HFFI) Food Access and Retail Expansion (FARE) Fund assists a variety of organizations, business models, and capital needs of ventures that process, distribute, aggregate, market, and sell healthy, fresh, and affordable foods to underserved communities and markets.

Applicants must demonstrate how their proposed project will contribute to food access through the availability of foods for retail sale, either directly or as part of the retail supply chain. Funding should build programmatic capacity, unlock additional sources of capital, catalyze project sustainability, meet financing gaps, and/or enable the next phase of project implementation for deeper impact or reach.

Funding is designed to support catalytic projects that aren’t able to access traditional financing and may be used for predevelopment activities, equipment, construction hard costs, acquisition of land or buildings, and other one-time costs such as community engagement and environmental assessment. Interested applicants must submit a Funding Inquiry Form prior to submitting an application.

To be considered for a grant in Round 1 of the HFFI FARE Fund, Funding Inquiry Forms must be received by October 14, 2024 by 11:59 PM Eastern Time, and applications must be received by December 12, 2024. Any Inquiry Forms submitted after the October 14 date and time will be considered for Round 2, and applications for Round 2 are due May 1, 2025.

Explore More Details Here Submit a Funding Inquiry Form Here Eligible Entities: Eligible applicants include for-profit business enterprises; cooperatively-owned businesses; tax-exempt nonprofit corporations; institutions of higher education; state