Idaho Food Bank Fund Grant

The Idaho Food Bank Fund is a collaborative funding initiative supported by The Idaho Foodbank and Catholic Charities of Idaho. It was created to assist Idaho-based nonprofit organizations in their efforts to alleviate hunger and improve access to nutritional resources. The fund is specifically aimed at enhancing the capacity and effectiveness of hunger-relief programs across the state. While it is closely associated with prominent food and service networks, applicants do not need to be part of The Idaho Foodbank partner network, Catholic Charities of Idaho, or the Idaho Community Action Partnership to qualify. The 2025 grant opportunity is available to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations physically located within the state of Idaho. The funding is intended for programs that focus on nutrition awareness, the promotion of healthy eating habits, and the direct relief of hunger. Funds may be used for a range of activities and purchases, including the operation of food-related programs, acquisition of food supplies, dissemination of educational materials on nutrition, and capacity expansion projects such as the purchase of freezers, shelving, or transportation vehicles. The overarching goal is to enable underserved and marginalized communities to benefit from improved access to nutritious food and hunger-relief resources. The grant application cycle for 2025 opens on July 1 and closes on July 31, 2025. All applications must be submitted by midnight on the final day. Applicants are strongly encouraged to use the online application form available on the Idaho Food Bank Fund website starting July 1. For organizations preferring to submit via mail, applications must be postmarked no later than July 31. The mailing address for submissions is: Idaho Food Bank Fund, c/o The Idaho Foodbank, 3630 E. Commercial Court, Meridian, ID 83642. Grant awards will be publicly announced in late September, with funding disbursed to recipients in early October 2025. All grantees will be required to submit progress reports in both March and October following receipt of the funds. This accountability ensures that funds are used effectively and remain aligned with the intended objectives of hunger alleviation and nutrition support. For additional details or assistance with the application process, applicants may contact Grant Coordinator Gillian Donahey by phone at 208-577-2696 or via email at grants@idahofoodbankfund.org. Interested organizations are encouraged to prepare their applications in a timely manner and to review the available grant writing tips and application guidelines posted on the fund's website.