Mercer County Granicus #DHS2026-08

Mercer County Nonprofit Food Recovery Outreach and Capacity Building Program

Mercer County Office of Food Security is seeking a nonprofit partner to implement a Food Recovery Information, Engagement, and Capacity Building Program. - Government Buyer: - Mercer County Office of Food Security - Eligible Applicants: - Nonprofit organizations only - Program Scope: - Design and execute a multi-channel outreach strategy to increase participation in food recovery initiatives - Channels may include social media, print materials, radio, outdoor advertising, in-person engagements, and webinars - Expand public awareness of local food recovery resources - Focus on reducing food insecurity among low and moderate income households and disproportionately impacted communities in Mercer County - Funding: - Up to $50,000 available for the contract period - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a services-based grant opportunity - Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on outreach, engagement, and capacity building - Measurable impact on food insecurity and community participation - Program must be tailored to the needs of Mercer County residents

Description

Mercer County Office of Food Security seeks to fund one eligible nonprofit organization to implement a Food Recovery Information, Engagement, and Capacity Building Program aimed at reducing food insecurity among low and moderate income households and disproportionately impacted communities. The selected organization will deploy a multi-channel outreach strategy, which may include social media, print materials, radio, outdoor advertising, in-person engagements and presentations, and webinars, to increase participation in food recovery initiatives and expand public awareness of available local food recovery resources. Up to $50,000 in total funding will be awarded for the contract period from August 1, 2026, through November 30, 2026.

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