# Cold Chain Grants for Emergency Food Assistance

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/usda-ams-tm-ccg-g-26-0001-cold-chain-grants-for-emergency-food-assistance/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363631

> Agricultural Marketing Service offered grants of up to $7.5 million (at least $2.0 million) to nonprofits. It expected to make about 3 awards worth $7.5 million in total. Applications closed on October 1, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | USDA-AMS-TM-CCG-G-26-0001 |
| Agency | Agricultural Marketing Service |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | October 1, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $7.5 million |
| Award floor | $2.0 million |
| Expected awards | 3 |
| Total funding | $7.5 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 10.197 |

## Who can apply

- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education

## What the grant funds

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.

## Questions people ask

### Is USDA-AMS-TM-CCG-G-26-0001 still open?

No. It closed on October 1, 2026.

### Who can apply for Cold Chain Grants for Emergency Food Assistance?

Agricultural Marketing Service accepted applications from nonprofits.

### What is the deadline for Cold Chain Grants for Emergency Food Assistance?

Closed October 1, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $7.5 million each. About $7.5 million in total across about 3 awards.