§ Federal grant opportunity · USDA-AMS-TM-CCG-G-26-0001
Cold Chain Grants for Emergency Food Assistance
Agricultural Marketing Service is accepting applications for Cold Chain Grants for Emergency Food Assistance. The deadline is October 1, 2026 and the published award range is $2M – $7.5M.
Key facts
- Funder
- Agricultural Marketing Service
- Application deadline
- October 1, 2026
- Award range
- $2M – $7.5M
- Eligibility
- Eligibility criteria are published in the funding opportunity announcement.
- Geography
- United States
- Focus areas
- Agriculture
- Opportunity number
- USDA-AMS-TM-CCG-G-26-0001
Program overview
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.
How to apply
- Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
- Read the full funding opportunity announcement from Agricultural Marketing Service.
- Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
- Submit before October 1, 2026, allowing time for registration and validation.
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