County of Camden, New Jersey
CDBG-CV Grant Program
FOOD Banks
Invitation to Submit Grant Proposals
Take notice that the County of Camden, New Jersey (“County”) will receive grant
proposals from eligible food banks on March 31, 2026, at 10:00 am under its CDBG-CV
Grant from NJ Department of Community Affairs. The County will award grants under the
Program on a discretionary basis. The Community Development Block Grant Program was
created by the United States Dept. of Housing and Urban Development, 24 CFR Part 570
and 24 CFR Part 92 regulations. Food Banks must meet all Program criteria and
requirements, including, but not limited to, having a physical service address within the
geographic boundaries of the County, and demonstrating the experience and ability to
provide food, toiletries and other personal items to low-income and moderate-income
individuals and families and provide proof of income verification. Must also collect and
provide demographic reports as required by HUD. An umbrella organization is eligible to
apply on behalf of multiple food banks provided they can complete and submit the
required financial and programmatic data reports.
The primary objectives of grant funds under this Program are to: (i) provide food, toiletries
and other personal care items to low-income and moderate-income families and
individuals living in Camden County.
Only written responses will be accepted at the below mailing address or email address
by the prevailing date and time: Tuesday March 31, 2026 at 10:00am.
The County is not responsible for late submissions, incomplete submissions, and
submissions that do not meet all terms and conditions of the Program. Responses must
adhere to the prescribed format. Written responses, questions and inquiries about this
Program shall be directed in writing to the Camden County Office of Community
Development:
Robert Jakubowski, Director
Camden County Division of Community Development
520 Market Street, 6th Floor
Camden NJ 08102
Robert.jakubowski@camdencounty.com
The County promotes equity and inclusion and encourages all eligible organizations to
participate in this opportunity.
This notice will be published on the County’s website: www.camdencounty.com.