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Office hours scheduled for August 26–27, 2025, suggesting an active 2025 grant cycle. No hard application deadline was specified on the page.
"FoodForward Grants" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
FoodForward Grants is sponsored by Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York. FoodForward grants fund innovative solutions, build local capacity, and help partner agencies support their communities in Northeastern New York.
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FoodForward Grants - Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York Facebook page opens in new window X page opens in new window Instagram page opens in new window Create Your Own Food Drive or Fundraiser Court Mandated Volunteers Create Your Own Food Drive or Fundraiser Sponsor One of Our Events Frequently Asked Questions Just Say Yes to Fruits & Vegetables Board Portal (Login Required) Distribution Center and Farm Locations Food Distributions Schedule The application period for the 2025 Food Forward grants is now OPEN.
To apply, click the button below. You can find the office hours schedule and other details below. If you have any questions, please contact FoodForward@regionalfoodbank.
net . FoodForward Announcement from our Chief Program Officer Register for an Open Office Hour (via Zoom): August 26, 2025 at 9:00 a. m.
August 27, 2025 at 12:00 p. m. August 27, 2025 at 4:00 p.
m. 2024 FoodForward Overview, including a list of all grant winners. Email us to get your questions answered.
Frequently Asked Questions Applicant Tutorial (written form) How to Register Your Partner Agency (video tutorial) How to Complete the Grant Application (video tutorial) Announcement from our CEO Dear Colleagues & Community Partners: At the Regional Food Bank, everything we do is rooted in partnership. We know that ensuring equitable food access across such a diverse region is only possible through strong local collaborations.
We deeply value our agency partners and have immense respect for their tireless dedication to serving their communities. In this time of growing need, we are more committed than ever to supporting grassroots expansion and innovation. We are excited to listen, learn, and collaborate to make an even greater impact together.
With this in mind, we are excited to announce that FoodForward is returning for a second year. Designed to fund innovative solutions, build local capacity, and help partner agencies support their communities, this grant is open to all Regional Food Bank partner agencies and programs. This year, the FoodForward grant will provide funding of up to $50,000 for each selected partner organization.
There will be two separate applicant group considerations: • Agencies with budgets exceeding 500k. • Agencies with budgets under 500k. Applicants must submit a detailed proposal outlining their innovative idea or project aimed at improving food distribution, storage, or access for individuals facing food insecurity.
Proposals must show a clear plan for utilizing the grant funds to enhance the organization’s ability to serve its community. Applicants must explain how their proposed innovation can reduce food insecurity and improve food distribution efficiency. We’re taking a special focus on how your proposal directly impacts your community.
You’ll see small changes to the application which reflect this focus. Please take the time to determine how what you are doing is directly impacting the community you serve. Our Programs team, led by our Chief Program Officer Michael-Aaron Poindexter and our Director of Network Services Stacy Dedring, will once again use a process that is equitable, fair and simple.
We don’t want to put too much strain on valuable resources already stretched to the max. As we navigate these challenging times, our collective effort is more crucial than ever. Food insecurity is escalating in all the communities you serve.
We know that all of you see that pantry lines are growing longer and that uncertainty and fear is rampant in our neighbors in need. We also know that working together, we can help many of our neighbors in need. Thank you for all you do!
Key questions and narrative sections extracted from the solicitation.
Innovative ideas/projects improving food distribution, storage, or access
Clear utilization plan for grant funds
How the innovation reduces food insecurity and improves efficiency
Direct community impact of the proposed project
Scoring criteria used to review proposals for this grant.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: All Regional Food Bank partner agencies and programs. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $50,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was August 27, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
FoodForward Grants is funded by Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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