King Arthur Baking Company – Community Grants Program (2026)

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Funding Food Justice and Community-Led Food System Change

Organization: King Arthur Baking Company
Support Type: Charitable grants
Geographic Focus: Colorado; DC, Maryland & Virginia; New Hampshire & Vermont; Washington

About the Funder

King Arthur Baking Company is a mission-driven, employee-owned company committed to building a more just and sustainable food system. Through its Community Grants Program, the company invests in grassroots organizations working to expand equitable access to nourishing, culturally relevant food.

What This Program Supports

The Community Grants Program funds projects that:

Advance food access and food justice
Address root causes of food system inequities
Are community-driven and grassroots-led
Demonstrate clear, measurable impact and long-term sustainability

King Arthur prioritizes organizations that are deeply connected to the communities they serve and actively working to remove systemic barriers to food access.

Eligible Support Types

Project-based funding for food justice initiatives
Community-led programs with defined goals and outcomes

Eligibility & Preferences

Applicants must:

Be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (rare exceptions may apply)
Submit one proposal per fiscal year (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026)
Serve communities in eligible regions:
- Colorado
- DC, Maryland, and Virginia
- New Hampshire and Vermont
- Washington

Priority is given to organizations that:

Are grassroots and community-led
Operate near King Arthur baking centers or retail locations
Have strong ties to the communities they serve

Ineligible Requests

King Arthur Baking Company does not fund:

Fundraisers, festivals, or cultural events
General operating support or indirect costs
Individuals, schools/PTOs, or government agencies
Religious programming
Debt reduction or capital campaigns
Conferences, conventions, or workshops
Media projects
Organizations receiving more than $2,500 annually from King Arthur

Funding Amounts

💰 Grants range from $500 to $5,000

Timeline & Review

📅 Application Timeline: Rolling (quarterly review cycles)
📅 Award Cycles: September, December, March, June
📅 Recommendation: Apply in advance of the nearest quarterly review

Application / Request Process

Applications are submitted through King Arthur’s online portal. The process is designed to be accessible and does not require professional grant-writing experience.

Applicants should:

Clearly outline project goals using SMART objectives
Demonstrate community need and impact
Provide a plan for sustainability

📧 Questions or support: donations@kingarthurbaking.com

Apply / Learn More:

➡️ https://kingarthurbakingcompany.submittable.com/submit

Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit

This program is a strong fit for organizations that:

Focus on food justice, food access, and systemic change
Are community-led and grassroots-driven
Operate in one of the eligible geographic regions
Have a clearly defined, impact-driven project

Corporate Grants Guide Notes

Review Type: Quarterly
Typical Lead Time: Apply ahead of quarterly deadlines
Best Suited For: Grassroots nonprofits advancing equitable food systems

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