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THIS GRANT’S FOCUS: COVID-19, Food Access, Community Health, Childhood Hunger, Nutrition, Chicago
Deadline: Jan. 13, 2021
“The Chicago Region Food System Fund addresses hunger and business disruption by bolstering the region’s communities and local food system in response to COVID-19 and other systemic shocks. The COVID-19 pandemic is still with us—and the needs of the community and the food system are evolving. This round of funding centers on long-term food system resilience—without losing sight of the pandemic—and is rooted in racial and economic justice. Any definition of resilience requires diversity. The CRFSF team takes a broad view and encourages participation from diverse communities: urban neighborhoods and rural communities; tribal nations; LGBTQIA+ organizations; veterans; food chain workers; food system businesses; investors; and more. The Fund will prioritize BIPOC-led organizations promoting food system resilience in BIPOC communities.
Examples of the kinds of organizations the Fund could support include nonprofits:
- Able to support community associations providing local food and food system support to neighbors, such as block clubs, cultural associations, and community gardens.
- Developing new business models—alone or in partnership with businesses—to rapidly improve food distribution, consumer connection, and infrastructure while reducing wasted food.
- Collaborating with farmers, urban and rural, who prioritize sales into local and regional markets, especially in communities of color.
- Working with food chain workers at high risk of contracting COVID-19.
- Focusing on innovation, investment, policy, or media narratives to reduce barriers and take advantage of market shifts.”
Funder: Chicago Region Food System Fund
Eligibility: “Only 501(c)(3) organizations or fiscal sponsors are eligible to apply. The Chicago Region Food Fund focuses on an area roughly 200 miles from Chicago. Tribal nations located more than 200 miles from Chicago are eligible to apply if the Chicago region is part of their market.”
Amount: Up to $200,000
Contact: Link.
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