Food Insecurity Grant Program

The Food Insecurity Grant Program is administered by the City of South Fulton and is funded through the city’s General Funds. The program reflects the city’s commitment to addressing food insecurity among its residents by strengthening partnerships with nonprofit organizations that deliver food-related services. Through this initiative, the City seeks to improve access to adequate, safe, and nutritious food while fostering collaboration among community-based providers. The program is positioned as a local government effort to support grassroots and established nonprofit entities working directly with vulnerable populations. The primary purpose of the program is to reduce food insecurity within the City of South Fulton by supporting initiatives that increase food access and improve nutrition outcomes. The funding is intended to support a range of activities that directly contribute to food security, including food access and assistance programs, community gardens, meal support services, and nutrition services. These activities are designed to address both immediate food needs and longer-term community resilience through sustainable food systems and educational programming. For Fiscal Year 2026, the City has allocated a total of 175000 dollars to fund this program. Individual grant awards must fall within a defined range, with a minimum award amount of 2500 dollars and a maximum award amount of 25000 dollars per applicant. These thresholds ensure that funding is distributed across multiple organizations while still allowing for meaningful programmatic impact at the individual grantee level. There is no indication of required matching funds, suggesting that awarded organizations can utilize the grant funds without a cost-sharing obligation. Eligibility for the program is limited to nonprofit organizations that hold 501(c)(3) status and are in good standing with the Internal Revenue Service. In addition to organizational status requirements, applicants must demonstrate that they provide services to residents of the City of South Fulton. This geographic requirement ensures that the funding directly benefits the local population and aligns with the City’s strategic priorities. The program does not indicate eligibility for other entity types such as for-profit organizations, government agencies, or individuals. The application process is structured around a defined timeline. The application cycle opens on June 8, 2026, and closes on June 26, 2026. While an informational session is mentioned, the date is to be determined and is not required for application submission. Applicants are expected to complete and submit their applications within this window. The City will review submissions and notify selected applicants of funding decisions by July 15, 2026. This relatively short review period indicates a streamlined evaluation process focused on timely distribution of funds. Following award notification, the grant period of performance runs from July 2026 through December 2026. During this time, grantees are expected to implement their funded activities and track outcomes. A final performance report is due on January 10, 2027, providing accountability and documentation of program impact. For additional information or assistance, applicants may contact the program administrators via email at grants@cityofsouthfultonga.gov or by phone at (470)-809-7621. The application link becomes available when the application cycle opens, and applicants must access and complete the submission through that platform.