Funding Opportunities for Organics Management
Grant Programs
- DEC Funding for Emergency Food Relief Organizations
- DEC Funding for Municipalities for Food Reduction, Food Donation, and Food Scraps Recycling
Funding for Emergency Food Relief Organizations
Note: This grant opportunity is now closed. Awards have not been announced, we are currently evaluating and processing applications. All applicants will be notified as to the outcome of their grant proposal.
The goal of this grant is to support food pantries and other emergency food relief organizations by providing funding to increase the availability of wholesome food to those in need. Applications will be accepted September 5, 2018 to February 1, 2019 3:00 PM EST. All applications will be reviewed and funded on a first-come, first-served basis.
| Dates & Times | |
|---|---|
| Application Opens in Grants Gateway | September 5, 2018 |
| Informational Webinar | September 19, 2018 1:00 PM EST |
| Q & A Period Ends | January 25, 2019 5:00 PM EST |
| Final Applications Due | February 1, 2019 3:00 PM EST |
Municipal Funding for Food Scraps Reduction, Food Donation, and Food Scraps Recycling
Note: This grant opportunity is now closed. Awards have not been announced, we are currently evaluating and processing applications. All applicants will be notified as to the outcome of their grant proposal.
The goal of this funding program is to assist municipalities in creating and expanding programs to reduce wasted food, donate wholesome food and recycle food scraps (composting, anaerobic digestion, etc.). Applications will be accepted September 5, 2018 to March 1, 2019 3:00 PM EST. Projects will be funded based on scoring criteria.
| Dates & Times | |
|---|---|
| Application Opens in Grants Gateway | September 5, 2018 |
| Informational Webinar | September 26, 2018 1:00 PM EST |
| Q&A Period Ends | February 22, 2019 5:00 PM EST |
| Final Applications Due | March 1, 2019 3:00 PM EST |
