Helpful Harvest Grant Round
The Helpful Harvest Grant Round funds Herkimer and Oneida County nonprofits advancing food security and distribution science during the holiday season.
Funder: Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties
Due Dates: September 1, 2026 (submission window opens) | September 30, 2026 (final deadline, 11:59 PM EST)
Funding Amounts: Funding typically supports food products, care packages, holiday meals, and equipment/supplies; specific award size not stated.
Summary: Supports Herkimer and Oneida County nonprofits addressing holiday food insecurity through grants for pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters.
Key Information: Only one request per organization; priority for organizations whose primary mission is food distribution.
Description
The Helpful Harvest Grant Round, administered by the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties, aims to support local nonprofits combatting food insecurity during the holiday season. This opportunity is targeted at organizations operating food pantries, soup kitchens, or shelters that provide meals or pantry items to residents of Herkimer and/or Oneida counties. The grant is intended to help these organizations deliver essential food products, care packages, holiday meals, and necessary equipment or supplies to individuals and families facing hunger at a critical time of year.
