Grants
Missouri No Kid Hungry offers three different competitive grants of up to a maximum of $5,000 to benefit organizations who are working toward increasing access to the USDA meals service for children.
Current Funding Opportunities:
No Kid Hungry Missouri is offering grants of up to $5,000 to Missouri schools and nonprofits that plan to serve free summer meals to children in low‑income communities. Eligible organizations must participate in the USDA’s SUN Meals or Seamless Summer Option (SSO) programs and provide meals during the out‑of‑school period in July and August 2026. This grant program prioritizes projects that result in a measurable, sustainable increase in meals served to low-income children.
Funding can support equipment and supplies—such as refrigerators, cold‑storage units, or reusable meal trays—that help expand or improve summer meal service. Applications are due May 8, 2026, at noon CST, and new applicants are especially encouraged to apply.