Cold Chain Grants for Emergency Food Assistance

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. Program Details Agricultural Marketing Service is a federal agency that offers the Cold Chain Grants for Emergency Food Assistance grant program to support arts and cultural programs, equipment purchase, and food security. This funding opportunity is available nationally and is administered by Agricultural Marketing Service through Grants.gov. Organizations seeking funding for arts and cultural programs, equipment purchase, and food security should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application. Eligibility Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with Agricultural Marketing Service or on Grants.gov before investing time in an application. Funding and Timeline Funding available: $2M – $7.5M. Applications are due by October 1, 2026. Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds. Program Focus This grant supports arts and cultural programs, equipment purchase, and food security. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 111, 112, 311, 115, 624210. Organizations operating in these sectors are encouraged to review eligibility. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes. How to Apply Eligible organizations can apply through Grants.gov. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for. GrantRegister maintains a complete, authoritative registry of US federal, state, and foundation grant opportunities — matched automatically to your organization profile and delivered every Monday.

Eligibility

• Funded by USDA-AMS
• Programs related to agricultural
• Programs related to food bank

Award details

Award range: $2M – $7.5M. Applications close on October 1, 2026.

Categories

Arts Culture · Equipment Purchase · Food Security