
Grants And Other News
From The Good Food World
Grant announcements:
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March 2024
Schenectady Foundation to distribute $2M in grants in 2024 (NY)
Grant funding, new resources available for food system development (national; due May 14)
USDA Announces Grants for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (national; due April 9)
The Native American Agriculture Fund Announces 2024 Request for Applications (national; May 1)
Horizon Farm Credit Awarding Grants to New and Beginning Farmers (Pennsylvania; due April 19)
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February 2024
Apply for a Community Supported Agriculture Grant (Vermont)
Gov. Whitmer proposes $4M for ‘farm to family program’ in next state budget (Michigan)
Applications Open for Grants to Strengthen Local Food Systems (Kentucky)
Gov. Whitmer proposes $4M for ‘farm to family program’ in next state budget (Michigan)
Join the Challenge: Grant Opportunities Now Open (Maine)
MDA opens grant applications to increase access to nutritious foods (Minnesota)
FY24 Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Grants Program (Vermont)
$8 Million in Grants Will Support Greater Food Access in Massachusetts
2023-24 California Farm to School Incubator Grant Program
Applications open for Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure program (Iowa)
Georgia Dept. of Agriculture launches new effort to fortify state food supply chain
DE&I in foodways:
True Eats Client News
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Prescriptions for Fruits and Vegetables a Blossoming Program - Wholesome Wave (taken from Web M.D)
Original article can be found here . This article places a spotlight on Wholesome Wave co-founder and chairman - Michel Nischan.
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No Soil. No Growing Seasons. Just Add Water and Technology. - The Real Organic Project (taken from The New York Times)
Original article can be found here. This article looks at the growing hydroponic farming sector and quotes Dave Chapman - The Real Organic Project executive director. Chapman states “hydroponic production is not growing because it produces healthier food. It’s growing because of the money. Anyone who frames this as food for the people or the environment is just lying.”.