CDBG-CV GRANT PROGRAM FOOD BANKS

The County of Camden is issuing a Community Development Block Grant – Coronavirus Virus (CDBG‑CV) program specifically aimed at supporting food banks. The grant will provide financial assistance to eligible food‑bank organizations to help them acquire, store, and distribute food to residents impacted by the pandemic and related economic hardships. Applicants must be nonprofit or public‑sector entities operating food‑bank services within Camden County. The solicitation is open for interested parties to submit proposals for funding consideration. • Eligible recipients: food banks, food‑pantries, and related nonprofit service providers in Camden County. • Funding purpose: purchase of food, equipment, storage facilities, transportation, and outreach activities. • Application process: submit a grant proposal (details and required forms are in the downloadable package) by the deadline (not specified in the excerpt). • Evaluation criteria: need‑based impact, organizational capacity, fiscal responsibility, and alignment with CDBG‑CV objectives. • Reporting: grantees must provide periodic financial and performance reports to the County’s Division of Community Development.