Closes in 38 daysFederal grant
Cold Chain Grants for Emergency Food Assistance
Agricultural Marketing Service Nonprofit eligible
Here's an active agriculture & rural funding opportunity from Agricultural Marketing Service, open to nonprofits and other eligible applicants, with applications due Oct 1, 2026. It provides awards up to $2M–$7.5M.
View & apply on Grants.gov Deadline
Oct 1, 2026
Award amount
Up to $2M–$7.5M
Expected awards
3
Posted
Aug 17, 2026
Opportunity number
USDA-AMS-TM-CCG-G-26-0001
CFDA
10.197
Opportunity description
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 can apply
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Funding
Award floor
$2M
Award ceiling
$7.5M
Agency contact
Agricultural Marketing Service
USDA, Agricultural Marketing Service AMS.CCG@usda.gov
AMS.CCG@usda.govHow to apply
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