Cold Chain Grants for Emergency Food Assistance
About This Grant
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.
Grant Summary
Cold Chain Grants for Emergency Food Assistance is a Agricultural Marketing Service grant providing $2M to $7.5M for nonprofit. Applications are due 2026-10-01 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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How to Apply
$2M–$7.5M
2026-10-01
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Cold Chain Grants for Emergency Food Assistance from Agricultural Marketing Service, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Agricultural Marketing Service before the deadline.
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Cold Chain Grants for Emergency Food Assistance: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Cold Chain Grants for Emergency Food Assistance?
Cold Chain Grants for Emergency Food Assistance is offered by Agricultural Marketing Service and is generally open to nonprofit. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the Cold Chain Grants for Emergency Food Assistance provide?
Cold Chain Grants for Emergency Food Assistance provides between $2M and $7.5M per award from Agricultural Marketing Service. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Cold Chain Grants for Emergency Food Assistance deadline?
Applications for Cold Chain Grants for Emergency Food Assistance are due 2026-10-01 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Agricultural Marketing Service, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the Cold Chain Grants for Emergency Food Assistance?
To apply for Cold Chain Grants for Emergency Food Assistance, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Agricultural Marketing Service.