Nonprofits can now apply for Euphoria Food Festival grant
Applications for euphoria's 2025 Grant Program are NOW OPEN!
Euphoria gives grants for Upstate initiatives that support sustenance, education through music or performing arts, and aid children.
There are also opportunities for those that support the food & beverage industry with mental health resources and emergency assistance in times of unanticipated crises.
Nonprofit organizations that meet the criteria are encouraged to apply.
Feed and Seed is one nonprofit that tells us how they benefitted from this event including being able to by a blender to save product that would have expired during Hurricane Helene.
The deadline to apply is Wednesday March 12 at 8 PM.
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