Cold Chain Grants for Emergency Food Assistance (CCG)
The Department of Agriculture's Cold Chain Grants for Emergency Food Assistance funds nonprofits to improve cold storage infrastructure for emergency food providers, enhancing safe distribution of perishable foods.
Funder: Department of Agriculture
Due Dates: October 1, 2026
Funding Amounts: ~$7.5 million total; award range: $2M–$7.5M for 2 years; 1–4 awards expected
Summary: Supports nonprofit organizations to manage subaward programs funding cold storage/distribution equipment for emergency food providers.
Description
This program, administered by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, aims to strengthen the infrastructure of emergency food assistance providers by funding nonprofit organizations to manage and implement subaward programs. These subawards will support the purchase and installation of cold storage and distribution equipment—such as refrigerators, freezers, and refrigerated vehicles—for food banks, pantries, and similar organizations. The overarching goal is to improve the capacity and efficiency of emergency food operations in handling perishable foods, ensuring that vulnerable Americans have access to high-quality, nutrient-dense foods like meats, eggs, dairy, seafood, and fresh produce.
