Apply Here for Period 3
The New York State Department of Health’s Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program (HPNAP) was established in 1984 to improve the nutritional health status of the State's low-income citizens by reducing hunger, malnutrition, and nutritionally related illness. HPNAP, in partnership with Food Bank of Central New York, is dedicated to improving the health and nutritional status of people in need of food assistance by:
- Providing funding and other support to enhance the accessibility and availability of safe and nutritious food and food-related resources.
- Developing and providing comprehensive nutrition education programs.
- Monitoring and assessing neighbor needs and hunger-related issues to strengthen the program’s effectiveness.
- Empowering people to increase their independence from food assistance programs.
For information about HPNAP, please view our FAQ HERE or use the button below.
| HPNAP FAQ |
Period 3 Application Timeline
Applications Available: May 1, 2025
Completed Applications Due at Food Bank: June 13, 2025, at 4:00 pm*
Award Announcements: When funding has been determined by NYS Department of Health
*Late applications will not be accepted, regardless of postmark date.
| July 1, 2025 | New fiscal year for HPNAP 25-26 Period 3 begins. |
| August-September 2025 | Equipment Awards disbursed. |
| August 29, 2025 | Final date to return HPNAP 25-26 Period 3 Agreements. Unclaimed awards will be forfeited. |
| September 15, 2025 | Equipment purchased with this award must be in place by this date. |
| May 31, 2026 | All documentation due for the 25-26 HPNAP Operation Support and Equipment Awards. |
| May 31, 2026 | All food using HPNAP funding must be delivered by this date. |
Funding will be available when the NYS Department of Health releases funds.
Period 3 Seminars
Organizations interested in applying for Period 3 HPNAP funding are invited to a virtual seminar about HPNAP, its purpose, process, and requirements. Click HERE or use the button below to register.
| CLICK HERE TO REGISTER |
Period 3 Grant Agreement
Applicants receiving a 2025-2026 Period 3 HPNAP award must review and sign a Grant Agreement before the funds are available. Please review the Grant Agreement before completing an application. To receive a paper copy by USPS, please get in touch with the Agency Relations department at (315) 437-1899 or by email at agencyinfo@foodbankcny.org.
| GRANT AGREEMENT |
Period 3 Application
Click HERE or the button below to access the HPNAP 25-26 Period 3 Application online. To receive a paper copy by USPS, please get in touch with the Agency Relations department at (315) 437-1899 or by email at agencyinfo@foodbankcny.org.
| ONLINE APPLICATION | APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS |
