Project Information

Bid Title

Office of Food Security Request for Proposals for Mercer County Food Access Navigation Grant 2026

Issuing Agency

Mercer County

Location

New Jersey

Published Date

Mar 31, 2026

Closing Date

Apr 21, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

DHS2026-03

Original Source

Join to Access Full Details

Bid Inquiries

Join to Access Full Details

Bid Documents

Join to Access Full Details

Project Description

Office of Food Security Request for Proposals for Mercer County Food Access Navigation Grant 2026

• Department: Human Services - Office on Addiction Services, Human Services - Office on Aging, Human Services - Division of Community Services, Human Services - Office on Disability Services, Human Services - Division of Mental Health, Human Services - Division of Youth Services, Human Services - Gang Prevention and Intervention Task Force, Human Services - Commission on Abused, Neglected & Missing Children, Human Services - Nutrition Project for the Elderly, Human Services - Commission on the Status of Women, Human Services
• Category: Department of Human Services, Programs and Services
• Bid/RFP #: DHS2026-03
• Start Date: 03/31/2026 9:00 AM
• Close Date: 04/21/2026 12:00 PM

Office of Food Security Request for Proposals for Mercer County Food Access Navigation Grant 2026

Mercer County seeks to support one eligible nonprofit organization in strengthening access and agency for residents experiencing food insecurity affected by the COVID-19 pandemic by enhancing and promoting an existing website that helps users locate nearby free food assistance programs. Through this grant program, up to $50,000 in total funding will be awarded to one eligible agency for the contract period of July 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026.
Funding will support user interface enhancements to, and expanded resident engagement with, an existing free food locator website designed to help community members experiencing food insecurity access free food distribution sites throughout Mercer County.
This project responds to the increased food insecurity and service navigation challenges exacerbated by the COVID-19 public health emergency. Particularly, residents in high-needs area often face challenges identifying available food resources in real time, including gaps in information related to location, hours, and availability of services. By improving accessibility, usability, and awareness of free food distribution resources, the initiative aims to reduce barriers for households disproportionately impacted by the pandemic-related economic hardships.

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541611Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
• NAICS 541690Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
• NAICS 561621Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)

* Disclaimer: Government BidHub provides information on bids, RFPs (Requests for Proposals), and RFQs (Requests for Qualifications) solely for convenience and informational purposes. This site is not an official public notice board. For official details, responses, or inquiries, please contact the relevant government agency directly.