JPF Principal Grant Program RFP

The Jacques Pepin Foundation (JPF) is dedicated to advancing culinary arts education by supporting community kitchens that provide culinary training to individuals facing employment barriers. Grants of up to $10,000 are available for nonprofits to enhance their culinary programs, including operating costs and facility improvements. Eligibility extends to organizations funded in prior cycles, those that applied but were not funded, and newcomers to JPF funding. This initiative aims to empower underserved communities through culinary skills.

The Jacques Pepin Foundation (JPF) advances Jacques Pépin’s love of culinary arts and education and supports the teaching of culinary skills through various channels to many communities. The JPF supports community-based kitchens that offer culinary training to adults with high barriers to employment, including those impacted by the justice system, those experiencing homelessness, individuals in recovery, or those that have been underserved.
The JPF produces video recipes by Jacques Pépin and other notable chefs, creates culinary arts educational resources and helps develop the skills and techniques necessary for both professional and home cooks. The Jacques Pépin Foundation (JPF) advances Jacques’ love of culinary arts and teaching through video and recipe production and curriculum development, expanding education and training for all.
We provide grants and other resources to community-based culinary arts training programs nationwide, supporting those organizations that help individuals detached from the workforce gain confidence, skills, and employment in the food industry. This includes those impacted by the justice system, those experiencing homelessness, individuals in recovery, or those that have been underserved.
The 2025 JPF Principal Grant Program RFP
Applications are welcome from existing nonprofits for general operation costs OR specific projects to enhance a culinary training program. Grant proposals may include general operating costs, membership fees to join a community kitchen network, funds to improve facilities, expand programming, improve teaching, add certifications, support alumni, or expand or improve upon employer partnerships.. We are accepting bids for up to $10,000 grants.

Eligibility

Organizations funded during the 2023 JPF grant cycle (or earlier) are invited to apply.
Organizations that applied during any JPF grant cycle year and were not funded are invited to apply.
Organizations that have never applied for JPF grant funding are invited to apply.

Ineligibility

Organizations funded during the 2024 JPF grant cycle are NOT eligible to apply until 2026.