Nourish The City Grant
Nourish The City Grant
The City of Norfolk's Nourish the City Grant offers funding for non-profit or neighborhood organizations working to address food insecurity and expand access to nutritious, affordable food. Mini-Grants ranging from $2,500 - $10,000 are available for eligible projects including, but not limited to, community gardens, co-ops, farmers markets, and food pantries.
Applications for Year 1 grants are now closed. Award notifications and grant agreements have been sent to all applicants.
Year 2 Applications are expected to be released in August 2026.
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Bread of Life Ministry, Inc. Hampton Roads - $2,000
(Food Pantry Designation) – Expanding pantry offerings with fresh produce, culturally appropriate foods, and improved technology for client intake.
Breakthrough to Glow Inc - $1,000
(Community Garden Designation) - Supporting therapeutic garden plots and garden therapy sessions for clients and residents.
Divinely Creations Inc. - $9,500
(Food Delivery and Food Pantry Designation) - Strengthening food pantry services and community-based nutrition programs, providing healthy food access and wellness education.
Elizabeth River Trail Foundation - $5,000
(Community Garden Designation) - Installing self-watering gardens at two ERT locations, including herb beds with pollinator friendly, drought-tolerant plants, along with vegetable beds. Surplus produce will be donated to local food distribution efforts.
(Food Education Designation) – Leading scalable, community-led wellness initiatives through two 5-week programs teaching residents to grow, harvest, preserve, and prepare healthy food.
First Baptist Church of Norfolk, Inc. - $6,800
(Food Pantry Designation) - Expanding pantry services to impact St. Paul’s, Huntersville, Park Place, Berkley, and Ingleside communities.
H.O.P.E. Foundation Inc. - $5,750
(Hot Meals Program Designation) - Supporting Meals on Wheels and expanding outreach through a mobile unit.
(Community Garden Designation) - Growing urban agriculture and food preparedness programming in Berkley to increase access to nutritious produce.
New Calvary Community Development Corporation - $8,500
(Food Distribution Designation) - Funding targeted food distribution programs for homeless and underserved populations in Norfolk.
Ocean View Church, Inc. - $2,000
(Food Pantry Designation) – Enhancing its food pantry by purchasing food and expanding its outdoor garden to grow fresh vegetables.
Primeplus Senior Center - $2,000
(Food Pantry Designation) - Increasing access to fresh fruits and vegetables for weekly curbside pantry and walk-in shopping days.
(Community Garden Designation) - Establishing a community garden to provide supplemental fresh produce for families.
The James E. Newby Jr. M.D. Foundation - $4,000
(Community Garden Designation) - Supporting vertical gardens in select Norfolk Public Schools, community centers, and residential communities.
Virginia Pathways to Justice - $5,200
(Health & Wellness Empowerment Fairs and Food Distribution Designation) - Hosting three events with free produce, healthy cooking demos, health screenings, and community resources.
Young Mens Christian Association (YMCA) of South Hampton Roads - $5,750
(Food Pantry and Education Designation) - Combining direct food access with hands-on nutrition education for local families.
Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) South Hampton Roads - $8,500
(Community Garden Designation) - Providing survivors and children with access to fresh produce and therapeutic gardening activities.