Cold Chain Grants for Emergency Food Assistance
Issued by Agricultural Marketing Service · via Grants.gov — US federal funding opportunities
- Published
- 17 Aug 2026
- Closes
- 1 Oct 2026, 23:59 UTC
- Value
- USD 7,500,000
- Reference
- USDA-AMS-TM-CCG-G-26-0001
- Location
- United States
- Sector
- Agriculture & Food
Details
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.
Estimated total programme funding: USD 7500000
Award range: USD 2000000 – 7500000
Expected number of awards: 3
CFDA number(s): 10.197
Federal funding opportunity published on Grants.gov. Applications are submitted through Grants.gov — see the official listing.
Context for bidders
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