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Micro-Grants for Food Security Program (MGFSP) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS). The MGFSP assists agricultural agencies or departments in eligible states and territories to increase the quantity and quality of locally grown food in food-insecure communities. This is achieved through small-scale gardening, herding, and livestock operations.
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**How do I apply to the Micro-Grants for Food Security Program? ** Only state departments of agriculture from one of the following states and territories may apply to AMS for funding: Alaska, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Hawaii, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Republic of Palau, and the United States Virgin Islands.
Individuals or other non-federal entities interested in applying to the MGFSP program must submit their project to the appropriate state department of agriculture to be considered for funding. To learn how to apply for funding in your state or territory, contact yourMGFSP state department of agriculture contact. **When can I submit an application?
** The FY 2026 grant application period is open. Applications will be accepted until June 22, 2026. Applications received after the due date will be subject to the Late, Non-Responsive, and Incomplete Applications Policy (pdf).
**What are the application requirements? ** State departments of agriculture can find the requirements for applying in the most recently published Request for Applications. * 2026 MGFSP Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) (pdf) **What are the required forms?
** Each application must include the following forms: * 2026 MGFSP Grant Administration Template (docx) * 2026 MGFSP Project Narrative Template (docx) If applicable, application packages are required to include the following documents: * Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement **Is there anything else I need to apply? ** You need to complete the following steps to apply for a grant: 1. Register with System for Award Management (SAM.
gov)You must have an active SAM. gov account in order to apply. Registering in SAM is free, but it can take time so be sure to get register right away.
If you are already registered with SAM, you do not need to do it again. You must ensure your registration remains active. Please visitwww.
grants. govfor additional tools, tips and training on how to apply for a federal grant. **Are there any resources that can help me write an application?
** * MGFSP Performance Measures (pdf)
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible applicants are agricultural agencies or departments in Alaska, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Hawaii…. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $118,800 for subawards (part of a $4,750,000 total program award). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was June 22, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Micro-Grants for Food Security Program (MGFSP) is funded by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Alaska and Hawaii. Check the official notice for exact location requirements.
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The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
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