An application form is available online to be completed through the grant management software and is uploaded electronically. The applicant's IRS determination letter or a certification or opinion from legal counsel regarding their classification must accompany the application. The application requires information about the applicant, the purpose of the grant request, the amount requested, the impact the grant will have on their mission, and the timeline the grant will cover. Other materials may be submitted to enhance the application.

Applicants are restricted to U.S. entities that increase the supply of sustainably produced food, improve access to fresh healthy food, provide hunger relief for vulnerable populations, and advance childhood nutrition education.