Foodies Care Grants
Foodies Care is committed to maximizing its impact by offering a diverse range of grant opportunities designed to support nonprofits and approved partner organizations at multiple levels. Approved partners are encouraged to apply for multiple grants to fully leverage the resources available and expand their reach within the communities they serve.
Board Member Matching Grant
The Board Member Matching Grant program encourages collaborative giving by matching funds raised by the organization’s board members. This grant amplifies the impact of grassroots fundraising efforts and strengthens organizational investment.
Benefits
- Doubles the impact of funds raised (up to approved limits)
- Incentivizes board members to support the organization in not just time and talent, but treasure
- Builds stronger partnerships with board members
Community Matching Grant
The Community Matching Grant program encourages collaborative giving by matching funds raised by organizations, businesses, or individuals who support Foodies Care’s mission. This grant amplifies the impact of grassroots fundraising efforts and strengthens community investment.
Benefits
- Doubles the impact of funds raised (up to approved limits)
- Incentivizes donors and increases fundraising momentum
- Builds stronger partnerships with community stakeholders
- Enhances credibility and visibility of fundraising campaigns
Requirements
- Must have received and completed the Board Member Matching Grant
- Minimum 10 donors required that did not participate in the Board Member Matching Grant program to receive the full amount of the match
Event Sponsorship Grant
The Event Sponsorship Grant provides financial and in-kind support to community-driven events that align with our mission. This grant is designed to empower organizations, schools, and local leaders to host impactful gatherings that bring people together around food, housing, and social good.
Benefits
- Access to FoodiesCare.org resources and promotional channels
- Partnership visibility and co-branding opportunities
- Ability to expand community reach and engagement
- Ability to tap into up to $5,000 in auction items for your event from Foodies Care sponsors
- $1,500 marketing grant toward the event from Client Focused Media for video and photography services at your event
It’s Time We Donate Grant
The “It’s Time We Donate” Grant encourages students to give back to their communities through volunteerism while earning scholarship opportunities through Foodies Care and VolIntel. This initiative extends our mission by investing in individuals who are committed to service, leadership, and addressing food insecurity and homelessness.
Each year, the goal is to award scholarships to students who actively volunteer through participating partner organizations.
Requirements
- Students must register on VolIntel
- Students must pledge and complete a minimum of 25 verified volunteer hours
- Volunteer hours must be tracked and verified through VolIntel
- After completing the required hours, students must submit an application and essay responding to: “What does volunteerism mean to you? Describe one volunteer experience that impacted you and how it shaped your perspective on giving back.”
- Scholarship applicants will also receive the opportunity to appear on an episode of “On a Mission” to share their volunteer experience and community impact
Benefits
- Opportunity to receive one of our scholarships
- Encourages leadership, service, and community involvement
- Verified volunteer tracking through VolIntel
- Public recognition of student impact and achievements
- Media opportunities on “On a Mission”
- Strengthened partnerships between students, nonprofits, and the community