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Illinois Farm to Food Bank Program (Capacity-Building Grant) is sponsored by Feeding Illinois (administered through the Illinois Department of Human Services). This program expands resources for food bank systems across Illinois while supporting local farmers.
It creates mechanisms for acquiring and distributing fresh fruits, vegetables, meat and poultry, dairy, and eggs to organizations providing free food for those in need, and provides grants to improve the capacity of the emergency food system for proper transportation, storage, or distribution of agricultural products to underserved areas.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit Organizations. The Secretary shall engage a not-for-profit entity from Illinois' emergency food system to administer the program. The administering entity shall have statewide reach and represent multiple food banks. Participating food banks must supply cash or in-kind contributions equal to 50% of the cost of program activities. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows FY 2024: $2,500,000; FY 2025: $2,500,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Illinois Farm to Food Bank Program (Capacity-Building Grant) is funded by Feeding Illinois (administered through the Illinois Department of Human Services). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Illinois. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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Lowe's Hometowns Grant Program is sponsored by Lowe's. This program aims to restore and revitalize community spaces across the country through physical renovations. Consumers can nominate a community space in their hometown, such as a neighborhood garden, park, or community center. While broad, it can apply to infrastructure improvements within a community context.
CFNF Helping Today, Shaping Tomorrow Grant is a grant from the Community Foundation of North Florida that funds nonprofits addressing pressing challenges with programs and services of lasting impact in Florida's Big Bend region. Each year, CFNF awards ten grants of $5,000 each to eligible organizations. A separate Arts Nonprofit Grant Cycle awards five grants of $6,000 each for arts organizations in the same region. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations serving one or more of eleven counties including Leon, Gadsden, Jefferson, and Wakulla, with at least two years of operating history in the region. Applications for the Helping Today, Shaping Tomorrow cycle close September 30.
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