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Idaho Food Bank Fund Accepting Grant Applications Throughout July

Boise, ID – The Idaho Food Bank Fund announced today that its 2023 grant application process is open until July 31, 2023 to Idaho 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that provide nutrition awareness, promote healthy eating, or relieve hunger. Funds can be used to operate programs; purchase food; purchase nutrition education materials; expand capacity (new freezers, shelving, transportation, etc); or promote access for anyone in need, including underserved and/or marginalized populations.

New this year, the Idaho Food Bank Fund is inviting Innovation Proposals for a small number of potentially larger grants. These proposals will feature innovative services that address hunger and food insecurity while also improving overall individual, family, and community well-being.  Innovation Proposals will likely include collaboration with other service providers and additional funding partners.

The Idaho Food Bank Fund was established by the Idaho State Legislature in 2009 and provides financial support to Idaho nonprofits. It is administered by Catholic Charities of Idaho and The Idaho Foodbank. The fund is financed by the generosity of the Idaho taxpayers when they donate through a “check off” box on their Idaho State tax returns. In 2022 grants totaling $233,900 were allocated to 47 statewide nonprofits that provide critical nutrition education and hunger relief services across the state.

  • Hunger relief organizations serving Idahoans are eligible to apply for these grants
  • Applicants do not need to be associated with the steward organizations mentioned above to apply for or receive funding.
  • Grants will be awarded in early October 2023.
  • Applications can be found online or a hardcopy can be requested by sending an email to: grants@idahofoodbankfund.org
  • Click here for more information and the online application form: https://idahofoodbankfund.org/

The Idaho Food Bank Fund was established by the Idaho State Legislature in 2009 and monies are accepted on behalf of donors by the Idaho Tax Commission by what is commonly known as a “tax check off” on Idaho State tax returns. The Idaho Foodbank is the recognized fiduciary agent for the Idaho Food Bank Fund, which is administered through an agreement among three statewide organizations: The Idaho Foodbank, Catholic Charities of Idaho and the Community Action Partnership Association of Idaho.