HAH/WSDA Small Capacity Grants

Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) and Harvest Against Hunger (HAH) are partnering to provide rebates for eligible equipment purchases and installation costs under $4,999.99.

To help address critical needs of Washington hunger relief organizations responding to COVID-19, WSDA Food Assistance (FA) is opening the Resiliency Grants Program with potentially over $16 million in grant funding to all eligible hunger relief organizations across the State – including those not currently contracted with Food Assistance (FA).

Background and Program Purpose:

To help address critical needs of Washington hunger relief organizations responding to COVID-19, WSDA Food Assistance (FA) is opening the Resiliency Grants Program with potentially over $16 million in grant funding to all eligible hunger relief organizations across the State – including those not currently contracted with Food Assistance (FA).

The Resiliency Grants Program is funded through the State Legislature to build resiliency in the broader hunger relief network through grants and initiatives. This funding will prioritize:

• Recommendations of the 2021 Washington State Capacity Survey & Report
• BIPOC-led organizations, and organizations with BIPOC-strong partnerships
• Rural, less dense regions and underserved communities
• Statewide representation

Timeline:

• April 18, 2022: Application window open (54 days).
• June 10, 2022: Applications due.
• July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023: Anticipated contract period.

Please note:

1. Grants are awarded on a reimbursement basis.  Reimbursement will be provided for eligible purchases made after project approval, which we anticipate will be on or around July 1, 2022.
2. Grant recipients should consider their financial capacity to pay project costs up-front.  HAH will typically provide reimbursements within five business days of receiving receipts. 

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