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ACE Grant
The Annual Conference & Expo Grant will pay for the recipient’s conference registration fees, plus a small stipend that will be provided to the recipient in check form. This stipend can be used to off-set the cost of hotel accommodations, travel related expenses, and meals. The grant recipient must utilize ANFP’s lodging establishment and can take advantage of the special discounted room rates that are available to all attendees.
The 2023 ACE grant will cover the priority registration fee of $349 and a stipend of $151.
In order to apply for this grant, you must be an ANFP member and be employed.
Application Opens: February 1, 2023
Application Closes: April 30, 2023
Grants & Awards Committee Decision Date: May 15, 2023
Performance Foodservice CDM Credentialing Exam Preparation Grant
The Performance Foodservice CDM Credentialing Exam Preparation Grant will be awarded to students pursuing the CDM®, CFPP® credential. This grant covers the cost of CDM Credentialing Exam study materials up to $225. If selected for this grant, the recipient will have 90 days from the award notification date to complete the exam study material purchase.
Membership with ANFP is not required to apply for this grant. If you are not selected for this grant, you may re-apply for the next Performance Foodservice CDM Credentialing Exam Grant, which will be available on June 1, 2023.
Application Opened: March 1, 2023
Application Closes: May 31, 2023
Grants & Awards Committee Decision Date: June 30, 2023
Summer CDM Credentialing Exam Grant
The CDM Credentialing Exam Grant will be awarded in the form of a $399 credit and will be set up in the recipient's online account at www.ANFPonline.org. If selected, the recipient will have 90 days from the award notification date to complete the exam registration process, including meeting all eligibility requirements. Once CBDM approved via e-mail notification, the recipient must schedule for and complete the exam (with PSI) within 90 days of the notification.
Membership with ANFP is not required to apply for this grant. If you are not selected for this grant, you may re-apply for the next CDM Credentialing Exam Grant, which will be available on June 1, 2023.
Application Opened: March 1, 2023
Application Closes: February 28, 2023
Grants & Awards Committee Decision Date: June 30, 2023
NFEF Grant Recipients
NFEF is proud to have provided grants over the last three years to individuals from the following states (shown in red):

How to Apply for an NFEF Grant
View the tutorial video below to learn the step-by-step process to apply for a grant.