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FY26 Food as Medicine Grant Program is a grant from Montgomery County, Maryland's Office of Grants Management providing $750,000 in total funding for healthcare-led programs that screen pediatric patients for food insecurity and deliver medically tailored nutritious food and nutrition education.
Eligible applicants include pediatric primary care providers, school-based health centers, food assistance operators, nutrition educators, and local farm partners working together in multi-sector partnerships. Programs must serve Montgomery County households with at least one child aged 0–18 who has a diet-related disease diagnosis.
The program addresses critical gaps in nutrition security for underserved families while increasing access to locally produced, culturally relevant food.
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An official website of Montgomery County, Maryland Montgomery County, Maryland MC311 Alert | eSubscription | Calendar--> Office of Food Systems Resilience Office of Food Systems Resilience Home Food as Medicine Grant Program This program funds innovative initiatives that screen pediatric patients for food insecurity and provide nutritious food and food education services.
It addresses critical gaps in nutrition security and diet-related health challenges while increasing access to culturally diverse, medically relevant, nutritious, and locally produced food for children and families in underserved communities.
FY26 Food as Medicine Grant Program The Office of Food Systems Resilience (OFSR) and the Office of Grants Management (OGM) are soliciting applications for the FY 2026 Food as Medicine Grant Program.
$750,000 in total grant funding will be available to support healthcare and clinic-led Food as Medicine programs that increase access to culturally diverse, medically-relevant, nutritious, and locally produced food for Montgomery County households screening positive for food insecurity that include at least one child aged 0-18 and include a parent and/or child who have a current diagnosis of diet-related disease.
Full Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Info Session: February 24, 12 - 1 pm ( Teams Meeting Link ) FY25 Food as Medicine Grant Program The FY25 Food as Medicine Grant awarded $750,000 total to six Food as Medicine partnerships, including Montgomery County-based pediatric primary care healthcare providers, school-based health and wellness centers, food assistance program operators, nutrition educators, and local farm partners.
With these awards, the funded programs are anticipated to offer medically tailored food assistance and nutrition education to more than 700 unique Montgomery County households over the one-year program period, and screen a total of 1,500 or more pediatric patients for food insecurity and diet-related disease.
Additionally, these programs are well-integrated with the County’s local agricultural sector and food assistance provider network and achieve a systems-focused approach to addressing pediatric health concerns through food access. FY25 Food as Medicine Grant program awardees are listed below.
Adventist Healthcare - $200,000 Mary's Center, Mercy Clinic and the Muslim Community Center Clinic, Manna Food Center, One Acre Farm, Giant Food, Manna Food Center. AfriThrive, Inc. - $150,000 The School-Based Health and Wellness Centers at Harmony Hills Elementary School, Viers Mill Elementary School and Kennedy High School, Manna Food Center, Capital Area Food Bank.
Community Health and Empowerment through Education and Research - $150,000 The School-Based Health and Wellness Centers at New Hampshire Estates Elementary School, Rolling Terrace Elementary School and JoAnn Leleck Elementary School, Community FarmShare, Hungry Harvest and Crossroads Farmers Market. Holy Cross Health Center, Gaithersburg - $150,000 Mid-County United Ministries, Inc .
- $50,000 The School-Based Health and Wellness Center at Wheaton High School, Manna Food Center, the Hub at Hughes United Methodist Church, Community FarmShare, Sligo Creek Farms LLC, Holy Cross Health. Vietnamese American Services, Inc. - $50,000 The School-Based Health and Wellness Center at Weller Road Elementary School, Community FarmShare, Community Engagement and Consultation Group.
FY25 FaM Reporting and Eval Requirements FY24 Food as Medicine Grant Program The FY24 Food as Medicine Grant awarded $449,337 total to five Food as Medicine partnerships, including two County-wide health systems, one Montgomery Cares for Kids clinic site, and four MCPS School-Based Health and Wellness Centers, each of which will source fresh foods from various County-based farmers.
These programs build capacity amongst pediatric healthcare providers to screen patients for food insecurity and connect identified children and families with nutritious, locally-grown, and culturally relevant produce and shelf-stable food items on a weekly or biweekly basis.
Program participants will also have access to nutrition education programming and resources that are intended to offer guidance to families in choosing healthy food options. FY24 Food as Medicine Grant program awardees are listed below.
Adventist Healthcare - $149,337 Holy Cross Healthcare - $150,000 Community FarmShare - $50,000 Community Health and Empowerment through Education and Research - $50,000 Casa Ruben Foundation - $50,000 Through this program, 1,796 children were screened for food insecurity, 427 hourseholds were engaged in nutrition education, and over 93,000 pounds of food was distributed to families in need. Return to Grants main page
Key questions and narrative sections extracted from the solicitation.
What is the primary health issue or need that this proposal will address? How will the proposed project address this issue or need? (1,000 character limit)
Describe your proposed Food Security Screening Mechanism and the roles of the Lead Applicant or Collaborating Partner(s) associated with this task. (1,500 character limit)
Describe the process to screen participating households for diet-related diseases and chronic health conditions.
Describe the process for referring all patients that screen positive for food insecurity to no-cost food assistance or other community resources. (1,500 character limit)
Describe how the proposed frequency and quantity of food access were determined and how they meaningfully supplement household food needs. (3,000 character limit)
Describe the process for sourcing medically relevant food including food retailer/producer names, storage, types/quantities, local sourcing percentage, and nutritional tailoring.
Describe the process for offering nutrition education to program participants including types, frequency, alignment with foods provided, cultural tailoring, and attendance tracking. (1,500 character limit)
Describe the expected duration of participation for enrolled families and the structured transition ('warm handoff') process. (1,500 character limit)
Describe the process for data collection, reporting and privacy considerations. (1,500 character limit)
Provide estimated numbers for households and children screened, active participating families per month, unique families served, target average duration, and food access frequency. (1,500 character limit)
How have you engaged the community and participants in shaping the proposed program? (1,000 character limit)
What additional resources is this partnership leveraging to implement the proposed project? (1,000 character limit)
How does your proposed program align with broader food system priorities and OFSR values? (1,000 character limit)
What is your strategy for reaching underserved residents and connecting families to resources? (1,000 character limit)
What is your proposed strategy to maximize participant retention and completion? (1,000 character limit)
What is your organization's capability to implement this project in a culturally, linguistically, and technically proficient way? (1,000 character limit)
Scoring criteria used to review proposals for this grant.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Healthcare providers, clinics (including FQHCs, hospital systems, community clinics), or nonprofits in formal partnership with a healthcare provider. Must serve Montgomery County households with children ages 0-18 screening positive for food insecurity and diet-related disease. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $750,000 total; individual awards $100,000 – $300,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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