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USDA-AMS-TM-CCG-G-26-0001

Cold Chain Grants for Emergency Food Assistance

Agricultural Marketing Service (USDA-AMS)

$2,000,000 - $7,500,000
Due Oct 1, 2026
At a glance
Moderate Complexity

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.

More details

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.

Generated from official source details for readability

Eligibility

Eligible Applicant Types

Tribal Org

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

0/7 complete
  • 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

Award Range

$2,000,000 - $7,500,000

Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Total Program Funding

$7,500,000

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