Funding Amount

$10,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

RISE Grant Program

Funder: United Food Bank (UFB)

Program Name: RISE (Revitalize, Inspire, Support, Empower)

Award Amount: $10,000 per grant

Geographic Scope: Arizona, with focus on partner agencies

Purpose: The RISE grant program is designed to elevate food pantry operations and grow the overall impact of the food assistance network within communities.

    Eligible Applicants

  • Partner agencies of United Food Bank
  • Food pantries seeking to enhance operations

Project Categories

Grants are available for initiatives across three project categories:

1. Equipment & Facilities - Purchases or repairs of essential items such as:
- Refrigerators
- Commercial freezers
- Vehicles
- Technology
- Shelving and storage solutions

2. Sustainability & Development - Including:
- Leadership planning
- Volunteer recruitment
- Professional development
- Volunteer training

3. Community Health - Encompassing:
- Community engagement activities
- Culturally relevant services
- Overall well-being enhancements

Contact Information

Director of Philanthropy: Grace Bishara Email: gbishara@vzu.7ea.myftpupload.com

    Recent Grantees

  • Abiding Ministries (San Carlos Apache Reservation) - received grants in 2023 ($10,000) and 2024 ($10,000)
  • Superior Food Bank (Superior, AZ) - received $10,000 grant in 2024

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

food-pantriesfood-securitynonprofitscapacity-building

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