Food Insecurity Relief Fund Grant Program

The Food Insecurity Relief Fund Grant Program, managed by the North Valley Community Foundation, aims to support local food banks and organizations in Butte, Tehama, Glenn, Colusa, and Plumas counties. This program focuses on aiding those in need by providing essential food assistance while ensuring that funds are used strategically to maximize impact. Eligible organizations include nonprofits and local governments, fostering inclusive support without discrimination.

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The North Valley Community Foundation has opened the Food Insecurity Relief Fund Grant Program to support local food banks and organizations with food distribution programs. This grant program supports organizations that provide food assistance to individuals in Butte, Tehama, Glenn, Colusa and Plumas counties.

Eligibility

Tax Status: Qualified applicant organizations include federal- and state-recognized tribes, unrecognized tribes with a fiscal agent, nonprofit organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, programs fiscally sponsored by a 501(c)(3), or units of local government (including public schools).Qualified entities include churches that serve congregations of at least 100 people and the proposed projects or programs that are not denomination specific and meet the specific criteria. Other organizations may also propose projects that meet the specific criteria but may be required to partner with a 501(c)(3) entity
Non-Discrimination: Organizations must offer programs and services without discrimination based on age, race, national origin, ethnicity, gender, physical ability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or religious belief.
Geography: Programs and projects must clearly benefit residents in Butte, Tehama, Glenn, Colusa or Plumas counties.
Use of Funds: Our funds are deployed strategically where other sources of funding are not available. As much as possible, we leverage our grants by first tapping into federal and state aid programs and insurance.
Restrictions: The Food Insecurity Relief Fund grants will be primarily intended to purchase food and nutrition assistance.

Ineligibility

The program will not consider grant requests for staffing, fundraising events, annual funds, endowment funds, political lobbying,individuals, or activities that are restricted to members of a faith community.