Cold Chain Grants for Emergency Food Assistance

Agricultural Marketing Service

Published: Aug 17, 2026

Updated: Aug 18, 2026

Source: grants_gov

About This Opportunity

This is a grants contract in the agriculture and food security and general supplies sectors, with a focus on Food Safety. Located in United States, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of USD 2.0 million – USD 7.5 million. Proposals must be submitted before October 1, 2026.

Published through Grants.gov, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for grants in the agriculture and food security sector. Grant applications generally require a detailed project proposal, a clear results framework, and evidence of the applicant's capacity to deliver the proposed activities. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

AMS will award these funds competitively to at least one eligible organization that meets program requirements and whose expertise is consistent with the purpose of the grant program. The selected grant recipient(s) will provide management, oversight, consultation and expertise necessary to advance the purpose and activities of the program, primarily through a subaward program to support cold storage within the middle of the supply chain. These equipment investments will be made through subawards to food banks, faith-based organizations, and other public or private nonprofit organizations that provide nutrition assistance, such as prepared meals or food for use at home, to people with low-income or challenging financial circumstances. Agency: Agricultural Marketing Service CFDA: 10.197 Applicant Types: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Cost Sharing: No Contact: Agricultural Marketing Service Email: AMS.CCG@usda.gov

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Grants.gov and was originally published on August 17, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Agricultural Marketing Service

Agricultural Marketing Service has issued 9 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 3 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Agriculture & Food Security and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for United States. Notices are distributed via Grants.gov. Most recent publication: August 17, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is October 1, 2026. You have 44 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Agricultural Marketing Service in United States. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Grants contract in the Agriculture & Food Security sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is $2,000,000 - $7,500,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United States. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit Grants.gov to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.