The Jacques Pépin Foundation (JPF) is now accepting applications for our 2026 Grant Programs, and we invite U.S.-based nonprofit organizations to apply through our new grants management platform, Foundant.
About the JPF Grant Programs
2026 JPF Principle Grant Recipient, Eva’s Village
The JPF supports nonprofit, community-based culinary training programs that provide free culinary and life-skills training to people facing barriers to employment. We invest in organizations that use culinary education to build confidence, improve health outcomes, and create pathways to sustainable employment in the food industry.
Eligible organizations
- Are U.S.-based nonprofits that operate community-based culinary training programs
- Provide training at no cost to participants
- Serve individuals who are unemployed or underemployed
- Provide wraparound supports such as case management, job placement, or social services
JPF Principal Grant
- For organizations that have never received a JPF grant
- For organizations that have applied but were not previously funded
The JPF Principal Grant offers one-time unrestricted grants of up to $10,000 to help strengthen and expand eligible programs, increase staff capacity, improve alumni networks or develop deeper employer pipelines.
JPF Partnership Circle Grant
- For organizations that have already received JPF grant funding
The JPF Partnership Circle Grant offers unrestricted grants for $25,000 per year for two consecutive years ($50,000 total) to help programs launch new pilots or initiatives, expand or strengthen programs, increase enrollments, increase staff capacity, develop employer partnerships or add a social enterprise.
Please visit our Programs page to learn more and apply.
Timeline
- Round 1 deadline: May 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST
- Round 1 decisions communicated: June 2026
- Round 2 deadline: October 2, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST
- Round 2 decisions communicated: December 2026
Questions
Please email grants@jp.foundation.
Featured photo — Culinary students from 2026 Grant Recipient, Havenly in New Haven, CT