Summer Food Service Program - Grant Opportunities

Sponsors are encouraged to apply for grant funding to support program innovation, expand access to meals and improve program quality. Recurring funding opportunities and grant writing resources are listed below. 

Current Grant Opportunities: 

Community Innovation in Summer Meals 

The Community Innovation in Summer Meals Program is an expansion of the successful Community Meals Pilot Program administered by the Share Our Strength No Kid Hungry Campaign over the last three years in Colorado. The goal of this grant is to expand the Community Meals Model by supporting summer meal sponsors in implementing best practices, in coordination with community partners, shown to be effective in increasing youth participation and program access. Best practices include selecting locations that reduce the distance kids must travel to a summer site, marketing and promotions, working with trusted community members to support the program (e.g. provide activities, serve meals), aligning meal service with programming and activities, innovative food service models (e.g. mobile meals), and offering free adult meals. Approximately $20,000 will be available for the 2020 program year, awarding a total of 4 summer sponsors a $5,000 grant.

Additional Grants: 

Grant Resources:

• Tips for Writing a Grant Application 
• The Foundation Center
• Colorado Non-Profit Association

Questions? E-mail Carrie Thielen or call 303-866-6759.