Partner Agency Capacity Building Initiative

Partner Agency Capacity Building Initiative

2025 Grant Opportunity
Funded by Thomas Bottom

At the Food Bank of Northern Nevada, we know that lasting change happens when we work side by side with our Partner Agencies to meet the growing needs of our neighbors. Thanks to the generous support of local donor, Thomas Bottom, we are excited to launch the Partner Agency Capacity Building Initiative. This initiative is designed to help your agency build capacity, strengthen services, and continue providing hope and nourishment in the communities we serve together via future supports from our Agency Relations Team and direct and competitive grant opportunities.

This initiative helps agencies build capacity, strengthen services, and continue providing hope and nourishment in our communities. Support will come through competitive grant opportunities and ongoing collaboration with the Food Bank’s Agency Relations Team.

The program focuses on efforts that:

  • Expand access through evening and weekend hours

  • Create more dignified experiences with client-choice models

  • Reach communities that have historically had fewer resources

  • Improve efficiency, safety, and sustainability of food assistance

Grant ApplicationApplication Checklist

Grant Timeline & Funding Overview

  • RFP Released: September 3, 2025

  • Proposals Due: October 31, 2025

  • Funding Notifications Sent: December 1, 2025

  • Total Funding Pool: $95,000 (for the entire partner network)

  • Request Amounts: No set minimum or maximum — agencies are encouraged to be thoughtful so funds can reach as many partners as possible

Eligibility & Application Resources

To apply, agencies must be in good standing with the Food Bank:

Current on required reports (RX, Golden Groceries, TEFAP, Monthly Reports, MealConnect)

No invoices more than 90 days past due

No substantiated client complaints on record

2025 GRANT GUIDELINES

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gRANT aPPLICATION

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Funding Priorities

Grants will be awarded based on eligibility and alignment with one or more priorities:

Expanding Access for Neighbors – evening/weekend distributions; increased frequency

Promoting Dignity and Choice – client-choice models; welcoming spaces

Strengthening Equity – reaching underserved/rural communities; expanding into food deserts

Improving Neighbor Experience – reducing wait times; enhancing safety and accessibility

Building Sustainable Capacity – equipment, technology, staff, or infrastructure with long-term benefits

How to Apply

Submit proposals by October 31, 2025 via:

  • Email: mpackee@fbnn.org
    Subject line: Partner Agency Capacity Building Initiative 2025 Grant Opportunity

  • Mail:
    Food Bank of Northern Nevada
    550 Italy Drive
    Sparks, NV 89437
    Attn: Marina Packee, Agency Relations Supervisor

Applications must be typed and complete. Equipment requests must include quotes. A budget (program or organizational) must be attached.

We’re Here to Help

Pre-Application Webinars

Join a session to walk through the process, priorities, and tips for success:

Questions?

Our Agency Relations team is here to support you at every step:

  • Marina Packee, Agency Relations Supervisor — mpackee@fbnn.org, 775-331-3663 x115

  • Dulce Matson, TEFAP Program Specialist — dmatson@fbnn.org, 775-331-3663 x121

  • Monica Donate, Agency Relations Program Specialist — mdonate@fbnn.org, 775-331-3663 x134

  • Amber Torres, Tribal Liaison — atorres@fbnn.org, 775-530-6276

  • Julie Colon, Programs Coordinator (School Pantries) — jcolon@fbnn.org, 775-331-3663 x145