Culinary Job Training for Adults Facing Employment Barriers
Application deadline: May 1, 2026
Grant amount: Up to $10,000
Target population: Unemployed or under-employed adults
Description: The Jacques Pépin Foundation provides unrestricted funding to nonprofit culinary programs across the U.S. that provide free job training for adults facing significant barriers to employment. This may include individuals impacted by the justice system, those experiencing homelessness, and people in recovery. Funded programs must offer no-cost training along with wraparound services such as case management, job placement assistance, or other supports that help participants secure long-term employment in the food industry.