Food Recovery Infrastructure Grant (FRIG)

Provider

PA Department of Environmental Protection

Application Deadline

February 28, 2025

Summary

Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) joined the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank to announce new grant availability for non-profit organizations helping to fight hunger in Pennsylvania.

Interested applicants must have a pre-application meeting with their local DEP Regional Recycling Coordinator prior to submitting their applications.

Common Eligible Projects

The Food Recovery Infrastructure Grants can be awarded to reimburse the cost of equipment like refrigerators, freezers, refrigerated and non-refrigerated vehicles, stoves, and microwaves to store, transport, or prepare the recovered safe, wholesome foods to ensure that the food can be redistributed to the public. Grants up to $50,000 are available per applicant. Special consideration will be given to applicants with projects that serve Environmental Justice areas.

More Information

https://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/NewsRoomPublic/articleviewer.aspx?id=22476&typeid=1