Maryland Emergency Food Assistance Program (MEFP)
Maryland Department of Human Services
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
state
Overview
Maryland Emergency Food Assistance Program (MEFP)
Provides annual grants to feeding organizations to purchase food to provide groceries and meals to families in need. These organizations are tax-exempt agencies and include soup kitchens, food banks, food pantries, shelters, residential treatment programs and after-school programs. MEFP funds are allocated to all 24 jurisdictions in Maryland based on population, poverty and unemployment.
Details
- Agency: Maryland Department of Human Services
- Application Due: The application deadline will be 30 days after the funding opportunity is published.
- Financial Assistance: Formula Grant
- Non-Financial Assistance: Regulatory Program
Eligible Applicants
County Government, Municipalities/Towns, Non-Profit, State Colleges, State University, State Government
Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
How to Apply
Application Due: The application deadline will be 30 days after the funding opportunity is published.
Program website: https://dhs.maryland.gov/office-community-grants/maryland-emergency-food-program-mefp/
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