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Office of Community Grants Nutrition Assistance Programs is a grant from the Maryland Department of Human Services that funds nutrition assistance programs including the Commodity Supplemental Food Program, Maryland Emergency Food Program, Statewide Nutrition Assistance Equipment Program, Mobile Point of Sale Equipment Program, and The Emergency Food Assistance Program.
These programs support food banks, food pantries, and nutrition assistance organizations providing food to low-income Marylanders. Eligible applicants are organizations providing direct nutrition assistance, food distribution, or supporting infrastructure for emergency food programs in Maryland.
The Office of Community Grants coordinates funding opportunities to protect vulnerable individuals and improve quality of life through nutrition assistance.
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The Office of Community Grants (OCG), under the Family Investment Administration, contracts with emergency food providers throughout the State to distribute funds and commodities to meet the needs of hungry Marylanders.
Programmatic and fiscal guidelines for funding Tracking and monitoring of deliverables for contract compliance Technical assistance to OCG programs in all 24 jurisdictions Funding through the Office of Community Grants supports over 1100 local programs including food banks, food pantries, soup kitchens and shelters.
CSFP – Commodity Supplemental Food Program TEFAP – The Emergency Food Assistance Program MEFP – Maryland Emergency Food Assistance Program SNAEP – Statewide Nutrition Assistance Equipment Program MPOSEP – Mobile Point of Sale Equipment Program Contact: Judith Potter Brown, Office of Community Grants Assistant Director Judith. PotterBrown1@maryland.
gov 25 South Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201-3330 1-800-332-6347 | TTY 1-800-735-2258 This page can also be translated to:
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofit emergency food providers, food banks, pantries, shelters and similar organizations across Maryland Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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Maryland Emergency Food Assistance Program (MEFP) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Human Services that funds feeding organizations across Maryland to purchase food for families in need. The program distributes annual grants to soup kitchens, food banks, food pantries, shelters, residential treatment programs, and after-school programs. Funds are allocated across all 24 Maryland jurisdictions based on population, poverty rates, and unemployment levels. Currently, 104 MEFP-funded programs operate statewide. Eligible applicants are tax-exempt nonprofit organizations and local community groups in Maryland that meet MEFP criteria and adhere to program guidelines. Award amounts vary by jurisdiction. The program does not provide food directly to individuals.
Statewide Nutrition Assistance Equipment Program (SNAEP) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Human Services that funds emergency food providers to purchase equipment that increases their capacity to store and distribute food. The program provides annual grants for equipment such as freezers and other appliances needed by food pantries, food banks, soup kitchens, and similar organizations. Funds are available to eligible providers in all 24 Maryland jurisdictions. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, local governments, and community groups in Maryland that operate emergency food programs. Award amounts vary. Applications follow an annual cycle and are submitted through the Office of Community Grants at the Maryland Department of Human Services.
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) is a grant program from the Maryland Department of Human Services that funds cash assistance to low-income families with dependent children in Maryland. Known as Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) in Maryland, the program provides financial support while preparing participants for employment and self-sufficiency. Eligible families must meet financial and technical requirements, cooperate with child support enforcement, participate in work activities, and comply with substance abuse provisions. Earned and unearned income cannot exceed the benefit level for the assistance unit size. Applications can be submitted online through MarylandBenefits.gov, in person at local departments of social services, or by mail or fax.
The Fund for Women & Girls Grant Program is sponsored by The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC). The Fund for Women & Girls, an initiative of TFEC, makes grants to local nonprofit organizations in specific South Central PA counties. The grants support projects that advance the lives of women and girls by providing opportunities to address basic needs, develop economic self-sufficiency, and strengthen health and safety needs.
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