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New Jersey Food Security Initiative
  • Our VISION
  • Solving Hunger
  • Facts & Figures
  • Garden State Conference
  • News
  • Partners
    • Project Team
    • Core Partners
    • Grantees
    • Advisory Committee
  • Call for Proposals

Call for Proposals (CFP)

The Call for Proposals is closed. Accepted proposals were announced in June 2024. To read more about grantees, click here. Explore below to learn more about the CFP.

Advancing Food Security in New Jersey Through Community-Accountable Benefits Programs and Anti-Hunger Policy Solutions

About the opportunity

The New Jersey Food Security Initiative (NJFSI) is launching this Call for Proposals to support implementation of initiatives with strong potential to achieve changes in practices, policies, systems, and/or environments that increase food security and improve nutrition to advance health equity in New Jersey, with impact that can be sustained once grant funding ends. 

A total of $1,000,000 is available for four to six one-time awards ranging from $175,000-$225,000. Funding will begin in June 2024 and continue for 15 months, inclusive of an optional three-month planning period.

Recommendation goals from Hunger and Its Solutions in New Jersey: Landscape Analysis of Current Initiatives, Recommended Action, and Emerging Opportunities for Further Investment

Priority Areas

Eligibility

Funding is available to support community-based organizations and coalitions, state and local government agencies or school districts, and/or universities collaborating at the township, county, region, and/or state level on efforts that are working to advance these NJFSI priorities. 

Application support

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View the full Call for Proposals, including applicant eligibility and selection criteria information.

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FAQ

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Before applying, applicants should review the full Call for Proposals and answers to Frequently Asked Questions. View a preview of the application questions. 

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Webinar

The NJFSI Project Team held an informational webinar for interested applicants on February 20, 2024.
View the webinar recording and slides.

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How To Apply

Proposals for this funding opportunity must be submitted via FRAC’s online application system. Applications in progress can be saved and completed in multiple sessions and by multiple users. View a preview of the application questions. 

Applicants should log in to the online application system and familiarize themselves with submission requirements well before the deadline. Staff may be unable to assist applicants in the final 24 hours before the submission deadline. Please note that FRAC does not provide individual critiques of proposals submitted. 

Key Dates & Deadlines

  • Monday, February 5, 2024: Call for Proposals released.
  • Tuesday, February 20, 2024: View the Call for Proposals webinar recording and slides.
  • Monday, April 1, 2024: Deadline for receipt of proposals.
  • May 2024: Applicants notified of decision.
  • June 3, 2024: Anticipated grant start date.
  • August 31, 2025: Grant end date.

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