Ulster County has announced the Food Security Grant Program to support food security initiatives across the county.
Donor Name: Ulster County
State: New York
County: Ulster County (NY)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/15/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
In collaboration with Ulster County and in alignment with the Ulster County Food Security and Access Network (UCFSAN) Report findings, funding will focus on proposals that effectively address one or more of the following:
- address food insecurity;
- leverage existing resources and expand existing emergency food services;
- provide equipment or personnel to increase capacity to collect, store, distribute, and provide food to those in need;
- purchase food; and
- ensure sustainability and organizations addressing food insecurity in critical geographic areas where providers are limited.
Funding Information
- Total funding available: $350,000.
- Grants made through this program will range from $5,000 – $20,000 for individual organizations. Applicants who make requests in partnership/collaboration may apply for up to $75,000.
Review Criteria
- Quality of Program/Project: Does the proposed project have a clear charitable purpose? Does the program/project meet the criteria of the grant guidelines? Does the organization adequately describe the program/project and what it wants to accomplish? Does the organization present a clear and realistic plan for implementation, complete with specific activities and a timeline?
- Capacity and Stability of the Organization: Does the organization appear to have the capacity to carry out the proposed work? Do they have previous experience with this type of program/project or do they demonstrate previous organizational or leadership accomplishments? Is there appropriate expertise and partnerships? Does the organization appear to be functionally and financially stable, based on review of the organization’s operating budget and financial statements?
- Budget and Additional Support: Is the program/project budget clear and realistic? If this is an ongoing program/project, is there a reasonable plan for future funding? Is there evidence of support from other funders, or in-kind support for projects that require significant financial support?
- Impact/ Results: How will this program/project make a difference to the target population and/or to the broader community? How significant is the program/project? Will the outcome be finite or of broad impact to the community? Will it provide a one-time benefit or a long-term impact? Is the program “change-oriented”, addressing root causes rather than immediate needs? Are the goals well-defined? Does the organization have a viable evaluation plan? What is the likelihood that the plan will successfully measure the impact?
For more information, visit Ulster County.
