Grant opportunity · Agricultural Marketing Service

Cold Chain Grants for Emergency Food Assistance

$2,000,000 – $7,500,000

About this opportunity

AMS will award these funds competitively to at least one eligible organization that meets program requirements and whose expertise is consistent with the purpose of the grant program. The selected grant recipient(s) will provide management, oversight, consultation and expertise necessary to advance the purpose and activities of the program, primarily through a subaward program to support cold storage within the middle of the supply chain. These equipment investments will be made through subawards to food banks, faith-based organizations, and other public or private nonprofit organizations that provide nutrition assistance, such as prepared meals or food for use at home, to people with low-income or challenging financial circumstances.

Who may apply

Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education

Deadline

2026-10-01

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