This grant is designed to support organizations that can manage and oversee a program to improve cold storage facilities in the middle of the food supply chain. The goal is to help food banks and similar organizations provide better nutrition assistance to people in need by funding cold storage equipment through subawards.
Who it's for: Organizations that have expertise in managing and overseeing programs related to food supply chains, particularly those that can support cold storage improvements for food banks and similar entities.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of expertise in food supply chain management
- Inability to manage subawards
- Not being a Native American tribal organization
- Failure to meet application deadline
- Incomplete application
What You May Need
- Proof of expertise in food supply chain management
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Organizational financial statements
- Documentation of nonprofit status
- Partnership agreements (if applicable)
- Registration with relevant federal systems
- Letters of support or collaboration
Cautions
- Ensure your organization is eligible as a Native American tribal organization.
- Be prepared to manage subawards effectively.
- Strict adherence to application deadlines is crucial.
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants are specifically Native American tribal organizations. These are organizations that are recognized as part of Native American tribes and have the capacity to manage and oversee programs related to food supply chains, particularly those involving cold storage improvements for food banks and similar entities.
Overview
Organizations that have expertise in managing and overseeing programs related to food supply chains, particularly those that can support cold storage improvements for food banks and similar entities.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of expertise in food supply chain management
- Inability to manage subawards
- Not being a Native American tribal organization
- Failure to meet application deadline
- Incomplete application
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to support cold storage equipment investments through subawards to food banks and other organizations that provide nutrition assistance to low-income individuals.
Total Program Funding
$7,500,000
Expected Awards
3
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Aug 17, 2026
- Deadline
- Oct 1, 2026(35 days)
- Archive Date
- Oct 31, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a Native American tribal organization
- Register with necessary federal systems
- Prepare a comprehensive project proposal
- Develop a detailed budget plan
- Gather financial statements and nonprofit documentation
- Secure letters of support or collaboration
- Submit application by October 1, 2026