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USDA AMS Cold Chain Grants for Emergency Food Assistance

This opportunity from the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) aims to strengthen cold chain infrastructure for emergency food assistance organizations. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) - Eligible Applicants: - Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status capable of managing subaward programs - Products/Services Requested: - Management, oversight, consultation, and expertise for administering a competitive subaward program - Subawards to support cold storage and distribution equipment for food banks, pantries, and emergency food assistance entities - Funding Details: - Total available funding: approximately $7.5 million - Individual awards: $2 million to $7.5 million - Subawards: $10,000 to $200,000 each, with a 12-month performance period - Required 10% cash cost share from subrecipients - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Broad geographic coverage - Demonstrated capacity to manage subawards - Focus on improving access to perishable foods (meats, eggs, seafood, dairy, fresh/minimally processed fruits and vegetables) - No specific OEMs, vendors, or equipment brands/models are named in the solicitation.

Description

The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) of the USDA is offering competitive grants to eligible organizations to support cold storage and distribution equipment for food banks, food pantries, and other emergency food assistance operations. The goal is to improve the availability of high-quality perishable foods such as meats, eggs, seafood, dairy, and fresh produce to vulnerable populations. The grant program primarily operates through subawards to nonprofit organizations that provide nutrition assistance. Approximately $7.5 million is available, with awards ranging from $2 million to $7.5 million, and projects are expected to be completed within two years.

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