Community Food Projects Competitive Grants Program
This grant funds projects that use a one-time federal contribution to create self-sustaining solutions for food and nutrition security and hunger, addressing both immediate and long-term goals.
Funder: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Due Dates: July 16, 2026: Application deadline
Funding Amounts: $25,000–$400,000 per award (Planning Projects: $25,000–$50,000; Community Food Projects: $125,000–$400,000); total program funding ~$4.8M; 12–48 month project periods
Summary: Supports community-driven projects to strengthen local food systems and reduce food insecurity through one-time federal assistance.
Key Information: 1:1 non-federal match required for most project types; eligibility limited to nonprofits, tribal organizations, and public food program service providers.
Description
This program funds community-based initiatives that enhance local food systems and address food insecurity. Projects must be designed to use a one-time infusion of federal support to become self-reliant and sustainable, meeting both short-term and long-term goals related to food access, nutrition, and community self-reliance. The program emphasizes partnerships, community engagement, and innovative approaches to hunger and food system challenges.
