Grant Opportunities

FY27 Urgent Need Grant – Equipment Only

Purpose of Funding
The Urgent Need Grant aims to efficiently address the requirements of members facing emergency situations, such as equipment failure, increased storage needs due to rising demand, and more.

Members are eligible to apply for an equipment grant of up to $10,000.

Organizations with multiple locations under the same umbrella organization must submit a separate application for each location. Each location will be reviewed independently.

Resource Documents
Application Guidelines
W9 Form

FY26 agency Garden Mini-grant

Purpose of Funding
The Garden Mini-Grant offers up to $500 worth of equipment to support Ozarks Food Harvest members existing garden projects that grow produce to feed neighbors facing hunger.

Resource Documents
Application Guidelines
Sample Application
Budget Proposal Template

FY26 strengthening our network grant

Purpose of Funding
The Strengthening Our Network Grant offers funding to support capacity building initiatives.
This grant is offered on a rolling basis, to allow members the flexibility to apply at a time that aligns with their
organization’s capacity needs. This approach ensures that no opportunity is missed due to rigid deadlines, and
it supports a diverse range of projects and initiatives. By accommodating various timelines, we can better
serve the unique needs of each member organization, fostering innovation and growth within our network.

Members are eligible to apply for up to $25,000.

Resource Documents
Application Guidelines
Sample Application
Budget Proposal Template
W9 Form

FY26 Urgent Need Grant – Equipment Only

Purpose of Funding
The Urgent Need Grant aims to efficiently address the requirements of members facing emergency situations, such as equipment failure, increased storage needs due to rising demand, and more.

Members are eligible to apply for an equipment grant of up to $10,000.

Resource Documents
Application Guidelines
W9 Form

FY25 strengthening our network grant

Purpose of Funding
The Strengthening Our Network Grant offers funding to support capacity building initiatives.
This grant is offered on a rolling basis, to allow members the flexibility to apply at a time that aligns with their
organization’s capacity needs. This approach ensures that no opportunity is missed due to rigid deadlines, and
it supports a diverse range of projects and initiatives. By accommodating various timelines, we can better
serve the unique needs of each member organization, fostering innovation and growth within our network.

Members are eligible to apply for up to $25,000.

Resource Documents
Application Guidelines
Sample Application
Budget Proposal Template
W9 Form

FY25 agency Garden Mini-grant

Purpose of Funding
The Garden Mini-Grant offers up to $500 worth of equipment to support Ozarks Food Harvest members existing garden projects that grow produce to feed neighbors facing hunger.

Resource Documents
Application Guidelines
Sample Application
Budget Proposal Template
Final Report

FY25 Urgent Need Grant – Equipment Only

Purpose of Funding
The Urgent Need Grant aims to efficiently address the requirements of members facing emergency situations, such as equipment failure, increased storage needs due to rising demand, and more.

Members are eligible to apply for an equipment grant of up to $10,000.

Resource Documents
Application Guidelines
W9 Form

FY24 Urgent Need Grant

Purpose of Funding
The Urgent Need Grant offers funding up to $50,000 to assist Ozarks Food Harvest members experiencing an unbudgeted, unforeseen and time-sensitive crisis that significantly interferes with their ability to meet their mission.

Resource Documents
Application Guidelines
Sample Application

FY23 Urgent Need Grant

Purpose of Funding
The Urgent Need Grant offers funding up to $50,000 to assist Ozarks Food Harvest members experiencing an unbudgeted, unforeseen and time-sensitive crisis that significantly interferes with their ability to meet their mission.

Resource Documents
Application Guidelines
Sample Application

FY22 Agency Capacity Building Grant

Purpose of Funding
This grant provides a unique opportunity for OFH members to sustain and/or expand hunger-relief efforts. Funds are dedicated to removing physical barriers in order to maintain or increase capacity at the county-level, while providing opportunities to reach underserved populations.

Resource Documents
Application Guidelines
Sample Application
Capacity Grant Budget Template

Progress report due October 31, 2022.