The goal of this funding program is to assist 501(c)(3) not-for-profits that provide emergency food relief in New York State. Approximately $1,250,000 is available for Local Emergency Food Relief Equipment Grants.
View the Local Emergency Food Relief Equipment Grant Program Factsheet (PDF, 263 KB) for an overview of the program.
Eligible Applicants:
- 501(c)(3) not-for-profit (NFP) corporations that provide emergency food relief in New York State
Note: New York State Food Banks are not eligible.
Eligible Equipment:
The following types of equipment that assist local emergency food relief organizations in providing food to those in need are eligible for funding under this grant program:
- Trucks, refrigerated vehicles, and related equipment (e.g., trailers, insulated food storage containers, scales, etc.) used in the transport of food;
- Cooling equipment (e.g., freezers, refrigerators, walk-in freezer or cold room, etc.) and related installation costs (e.g., electric work, delivery, etc.);
- Emergency generators and related installation costs (e.g., electric work, delivery, etc.) dedicated to preserving food for donation (note: awarded funds in this category must not exceed $25,000); or
- Combination of project types
Funding Source:
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC)
Funding Amount:
Approximately $1,250,000 is available for Local Emergency Food Relief Equipment Grants.
Deadline:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis from October 1, 2024, 1:00PM EST to January 31, 2025, 3:00 PM EST. All projects will be evaluated by DEC for eligibility in the order in which they are received (first-in, first-out).
Contact:
Submit your questions to OrganicsGrants@dec.ny.gov
More Information:
https://dec.ny.gov/environmental-protection/recycling-composting/organic-materials-management/funding-opportunities-for-organics-management