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Resident and Community Gardening Grant Program is a Montgomery County, Maryland grant offering up to $50,000 to nonprofit organizations supporting community and residential gardening initiatives. Administered by the Office of Food Systems Resilience, the program aims to create a sustainable, equitable food system by enhancing community resilience and improving access to nutritious food.
The Office focuses on equity, systems-based strategies, innovation, and data-driven approaches to address food insecurity across Montgomery County. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations operating in Montgomery County, Maryland.
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Office of Food Systems Resilience | Montgomery County, MD Office of Food Systems Resilience The Office of Food Systems Resilience in Montgomery County aims to create a sustainable, equitable food system by developing strategies to enhance community resilience, improve access to nutritious food, and coordinate local efforts against food insecurity.
Office of Food Systems Resilience Special Appropriation Strategy Support Community Partners The Office of Food Systems Resilience (OFSR) develops and implements interagency budgetary, regulatory, and operational strategies to build a more equitable, efficient, resilient, and sustainable food system in Montgomery County.
The Office defines “resilience” as the capability of individuals, communities, and the county to withstand and rapidly recover from food systems disruptions, stresses, and changes. The vision of the OFSR is creating a community where all residents can obtain healthy, nutritious, and culturally appropriate foods without fear of financial stress, and a local food system that is able to adapt when facing changes and disruptions.
The OFSR has four guiding, equally important values that drive our work. Equity – all efforts should address social justice and disparities to build equity in our community.
Systems-based – strategies should focus on identifying and addressing the interconnections of food system priority areas, simultaneously considering relationships between and impacts on production, access, natural resources, education, and economy rather than on individual issue areas.
Innovation – to transform our food system, it is necessary that novel approaches, creative ideas, and best practice models from other jurisdictions are considered. Data-driven – strategic policy and investment decisions require intentional and reliable data collection and analysis, and solutions with clearly defined success metrics and measurable results. Montgomery County launched the Office of Food Systems Resilience (OFSR) in 2023.
The Office was created based on the recommendations of the County’s Food Security Task Force (FSTF), which was formed during the COVID-19 pandemic to address food related issues in the County.
Following the recommendations by the FSTF, the OFSR was established by County Council at the direction of the County Executive through Bill 20-22 in July 2022 in order to coordinate local government’s efforts to address local food system challenges.
There are six important legislative mandates that established the OFSR: Serve as a liaison between the government and food system stakeholders; Serve as a central liaison and coordinator for County government food system initiatives and projects; Develop a strategy for improving the efficiency, equity, sustainability, and resilience of the food system in the County; Collect and update the food system data needed to support strategic decision-making; Support disaster response feeding planning and operations in coordination with local food assistance providers, DHHS, and OEMHS; and Represent the interests of Montgomery County in regional, state, national, and international food systems coordination efforts.
Grant funding distributed in FY24 Unique stakeholder partnerships fostered in 2024 New grant programs launched in 2024 County Executive's Customer Service Commitment Montgomery County Government is committed to providing exceptional service to our many diverse communities, residents and businesses.
I encourage you to contact me if you feel that you have not received excellent service, or have compliments or other comments related to the service you received from your county government. -Marc Elrich, Montgomery County Executive Send email to County Executive Marc Elrich Follow the Office of Food System Resilience
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations in Montgomery County, Maryland. 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.
Resident and Community Gardening Grant Program is funded by Montgomery County, Maryland. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Maryland. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for 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.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.
The Families First Community Grant Program is a competitive grant initiative from the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) offering approximately $27 million in funding to support nonprofit organizations serving low-income Tennessee families. Grants fund programs across four priority areas: education, health, economic stability, and family well-being, aligned with TANF goals of promoting self-sufficiency. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Tennessee that provide direct services to economically disadvantaged families. The 2025 application cycle closed July 10, 2025. This program reflects Tennessee's broader commitment to strengthening communities through strategic investment in local organizations that address the root causes of poverty.
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