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Neighborhood Food Pathways Fund Application
United Way of New York City (UWNYC) is pleased to launch a special one-time grant opportunity: Neighborhood Food Pathways Fund. The fund has been launched to expand distribution models in hard-to-reach communities in targeted New York City neighborhoods. Community Based Organizations (CBOs) which are currently funded, in good standing with UWNYC and presently serve these communities are eligible to apply:
- Bronx: Soundview / Bruckner / Bronx River; University Heights (South) / Morris Heights; Mount Eden / Claremont (West)
- Brooklyn: Bensonhurst, Borough Park, Bay Ridge
- Manhattan: Washington Heights (South), East Harlem (South), Harlem (North)
- Queens: Jackson Heights, Elmhurst, Flushing / Willets Point
- Staten Island: Great Kills / Eltingville, Mariner’s Harbor / Arlington / Graniteville, New Dorp / Midland Beach
Key Dates: RFP Release Date: 03/26/2026
How to Apply: Visit http://uwnyc.fluxx.io/ to review the full RFP and submit your proposal.
Click here to access Application Materials.
Please submit completed applications by Friday, April 17, 2026.
We invite organizations with at least two years in operation, based primarily in New York City, to apply.
If you have any questions, please email [email protected]. We look forward to receiving your proposal.
Updated February 20, 2026
Webinars - Feb 25, 2026
- The NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA) team, in partnership with City Harvest, Food Bank For NYC, and United Way of New York City, is hosting a webinar on Wednesday, February 25 2026 from 10:30AM – 11:30AM for Emergency Food Providers that are interested in becoming a qualified volunteer site for ABAWD SNAP recipients. Changing federal requirements effective March 1, 2026 puts thousands of NYC SNAP recipients at risk to lose SNAP benefits. The emergency food system, at the front lines of feeding vulnerable New Yorkers each day, is uniquely positioned to offer volunteer opportunities to help mitigate this risk.
- In this webinar, HRA will outline the process and criteria for applying to be a volunteer site, ongoing administration and reporting requirements, and answer any questions. The webinar will be recorded for later viewing.
- Register for the 10:30AM webinar on becoming an ABAWD site here
- The purpose of this briefing is to provide updates on the March 1 SNAP work requirements, ongoing impacts of H.R. 1, updates on the Farm Bill markup and SNAP advocacy actions. Tune in to hear from NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA) and national and state advocates about important SNAP developments. This webinar is hosted by: Human Services Council of New York (HSC), LiveOn NY, NY Health Foundation, The Supportive Housing Network of NY (SHNNY) and United Way of New York City.
- Register for the 9:30AM webinar on SNAP change updates here
Updated February 13, 2026
Powering Possibility Utility Assistance Application
- View Application Questions here
- Apply here: https://uwnyc.fluxx.io/user_sessions/new
- How To register in Fluxx: Fluxx registration
- Learn more: or ask questions to [email protected].
- Please submit completed applications by Friday, March 6, 2026.
Updated December 19, 2025
Seed Grant Application
United Way of New York City is pleased to announce that the 2026 Seed Grant Application will be open starting December 19, 2026. NYC based non-profit organizations are invited to submit projects that develop or improve nutrition education programs or urban farming initiatives that incorporate nutrition or culinary education for low-income individuals. This is a 12-month grant running from April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027. Selected projects may receive up to $30,000.
Note: past Seed Grant recipients from 2020 onwards will be ineligible to participate in this grant cycle. Seed Grant funding cannot be used for food purchases, operating, expansion, or start-up costs for food pantries, soup kitchens, or other Emergency Feeding Programs (EFPs). Applications requesting funds for food, food distribution, or the operation/startup of EFPs will be automatically disqualified.
Step 1: Review Application Guidelines.
Step 2: Download Required 1) Project Goals and 2) Budget Proposal templates. NOTE: there are character limits in the “Project Goals” form to keep responses brief and to the point
Step 3: Apply HERE (You must have all supporting documents ready on-hand before beginning the online application form. We suggest drafting your responses to the questions noted in the Application Guideline offline, then entering them when you have all the required documents ready to submit.)
Applications are due Thursday January 22, 2026.
Want to learn what makes a strong application?
To learn more, watch a recording of our Grant Application Workshop for an overview on grant eligibility and how to submit a strong application HERE!