Micro-Grants for Food Security Program
Agricultural Marketing Service
About This Grant
MGFSP assists agricultural agencies or departments in eligible states and territories to increase the quantity and quality of locally grown food in food insecure communities through small-scale gardening, herding, and livestock operations by competitively distributing subawards to eligible entities.USDA promotes climate-resilient landscapes and rural economic systems, including tools to support agriculture, forests, grazing lands, and rural communities. AMS encourages applicants to consider including goals and activities related to reducing and stabilizing the levels of heat-trapping greenhouse gases in the atmosphere or adapting to the already occurring climate change in their project"s design and implementation.
Grant Summary
Micro-Grants for Food Security Program is a Agricultural Marketing Service grant providing $119K to $1.9M for municipality. Applications are due 2026-06-22 (closing in 4 days). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
Focus Areas
Eligibility
- Eligible applicants are agricultural agencies or departments in Alaska, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Hawaii, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Republic of Palau, and the United States Virgin Islands. A State department of agriculture is the agency, commission, or department of the government responsible for agriculture within the State, Territory, or Insular area.
How to Apply
$119K–$1.9M
2026-06-22
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Micro-Grants for Food Security Program 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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Micro-Grants for Food Security Program: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Micro-Grants for Food Security Program?
Micro-Grants for Food Security Program is offered by Agricultural Marketing Service and is generally open to municipality. 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 Micro-Grants for Food Security Program provide?
Micro-Grants for Food Security Program provides between $119K and $1.9M 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 Micro-Grants for Food Security Program deadline?
Applications for Micro-Grants for Food Security Program are due 2026-06-22 (closing in 4 days). 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 Micro-Grants for Food Security Program?
To apply for Micro-Grants for Food Security Program, 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.
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