Grants
Grant and Funding Eligibility
- Operate a food program located within the five boroughs of New York City;
- Have federal 501 (c) (3) status;
- Have been in operation for at least six consecutive months;
- Provide food free of charge to the general public;
- Meet NYC Department of Health requirements (soup kitchens only)
Updated August 16, 2024
UWNYC – HPNAP OS Reimbursement Expenditure Report
NEW REPORTING TOOLS FOR 2024-2025 GRANT YEAR! All Operations Support grantees are required to successfully submit a reimbursement expenditure report for funds to be released. The necessary forms and guides will be provided via email to each agencies contacts we have on file. Please utilize the links below for additional copies of the OS reporting manual/ guides and forms. Please note: the reimbursement expenditure report is due February 3rd, 2025, in order for timely release of funds. Any questions, please contact [email protected]
Updated December 12, 2023
City Harvest
City Harvest delivers nutrient rich food, with an emphasis on fresh produce, free of charge to community food programs across the five boroughs. Due to the high levels of need within our existing network, we are not accepting new agency partners at this time. If you have questions or need to contact us, please call 646-412-0740.
Updated January 29, 2020
Food Bank For New York City
Food Bank provides free food to emergency and community food programs in NYC. In addition, the Food Bank offers education and technical support to its network of programs. For information about applying for membership contact, 212-566-7855, ext 1009.
Updated May 20, 2024
Hunger Prevention And Nutrition Assistance Program (HPNAP)
Food Bank For New York City and United Way of New York City support emergency food providers (food pantries and soup kitchens) with food, operations and equipment grant funding through the New York State Department of Health, Division of Nutrition, Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program (HPNAP). This is an annual grant and providers must re-apply every year.
Updated July 17, 2022
Community Food Connection (CFC)
NYC Department of Social Services Community Food Connection (CFC) provides food and administrative support to cover utilities, equipment, food service products, office supplies, and personnel to emergency food provider (food pantries and soup kitchens) in order to improve the nutritional status of low-income New Yorkers. Eligible EFP’s may apply throughout the year. For information contact, 929-221-7679
Updated December 28, 2024
Emergency Food And Shelter Program (EFSP)
The Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) is a federal grant that supports local organizations providing emergency food, shelter, rental and utility arrears assistance. Awards are available through an annual application process. To learn more, please contact the EFSP Local Board staff at [email protected]
Updated January 6, 2025
Seed Grant
The Seed Grant supports NYC-based non-profit organizations interested in developing projects that create or enhance innovative and sustainable solutions to address the emergency food and nutrition needs of low-income individuals. Applications are released once a year contingent on funding availability.