The City of Norfolk’s Nourish the City Grant offers funding for non-profit or neighborhood organizations working to address food insecurity and expand access to nutritious, affordable food.
Donor Name: City of Norfolk
State: Virginia
City: Norfolk
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/26/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Nourish the City Grant, managed by Norfolk’s Office of Resilience, supports community-led food access initiatives. As food security is a major social vulnerability in Norfolk, particularly with the prevalence of food deserts and swamps within the city, many residents do not have easy and affordable access to nutritious food options. As this is a multi-faceted social issue, addressing the problem requires a comprehensive interdepartmental approach, as well as coordination with numerous stakeholders, such as non-profit organizations, local government, and the community at large. By obtaining resources from The Nutritional Equity Fund, which was established in 2020, the Nourish the City Grant is a resource providing opportunities for Norfolk organizations to contribute to easy and affordable access to nutritious food options, such as, but not limited to, community gardens, co-ops, farmers markets, and food pantries.
Funding Information
- Funds available: $80,000.00
- Minimum Amount: $2,500.00
- Maximum Amount: $10,000.00
Eligibility Criteria
- Non-profit organizations (must have 501(c)3 designation).
- Any Norfolk civic league or neighborhood association that is a state legal entity with non-profit status or a non-stock entity.
- Local businesses participating must collaborate with the civic league or neighborhood association in the project area.
- Note that local businesses may participate, but a nonprofit partner must be the applicant
Other Requirements
- Must provide appropriate documentation to show legal status of organization (e.g. IRS Determination Letter, Certificate of Good Standing, Articles of Incorporation, etc.).
- Organizations selected for funding will be required to register as a city vendor and submit an online W-9 to receive payment.
- Must include a detailed implementation plan outlining the project’s objectives, key activities, timeline, and strategies for community engagement and collaboration.
- Final report provided within 2 months of completion of the project. Of note, consideration for future funding will be dependent on successful completion of grant requirements.
For more information, visit City of Norfolk.
