The Indianapolis African American Quality of Life Initiative (IAAQLI) invites eligible applicants to submit projects/programs that address strategies for Food Justice and Quality Options.
Donor Name: Indianapolis African American Quality of Life Initiative (IAAQLI)
State: Indiana
County: Marion County (IN)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 04/22/2022
Size of the Grant: $300,000
Grant Duration: 3 years
Details:
The purpose of this funding opportunity is to support the development and sustainability of a Black-centric food system—from production to consumption. This system will reduce barriers and increase access to food through high-quality services that are culturally relevant and sensitive to lived experiences of Black Indianapolis residents. Like other food justice pursuits, the objective is to surround Black residents with resources to improve food access through empowerment to grow and manage community food economies. The following are potential key areas of change they would like to see from funded efforts:
- Increased access to food (through land acquisition, cultivation, and distribution) among Black individuals and residents of Black neighborhoods
- Greater coordination and cross-sector community partnerships for Black residents within local food systems
- Increased employment and representation of Black individuals in all aspects of the food system with equitable wages, access, and opportunity
- Increased support for food entrepreneurs (e.g., local growers and producers) and urban agriculture that directly and meaningfully serve Black residents
- Increased focus on a holistic healthy food system in Black Indianapolis and support of its potential differences from existing structures
- Greater support for ambassadors or community experts for nutrition, food system employment, and training in all stages of the food system among Black Indianapolis residents
Funding Information
Under IAAQLI, NUL has committed $3,000,000 in funding for this strategy in this first round. NUL will award grants ranging from a minimum of $50,000 to a maximum of $300,000 for up to 3 years.
Eligibility Criteria
- Funding is restricted to organizations that are public charities described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (Code). To be eligible for a grant award through this RFP, preference will be given to organizations that are African American-led and that is embedded in communities serving African American residents in Marion County, Indiana. In reviewing applications, preference will be given to organizations that include a plan for measurable milestones, outcome reporting, and collaborative project/program teams.
- These organizations may apply independently or decide to collaborate with other organizations to deliver project/program activities. If applying with a collaborating organization or with a consortium of organizations, the applicant must include a letter(s) of support from those collaborators (signed by their authorized official) in the application. A letter of support should outline the collaborator’s roles and contributions in delivering the required project/program, experience, expertise, and knowledge. It is preferred that collaborating organizations are based in Indiana and preferably, reside in Indianapolis. Collaborating organizations may or may not be African American-led or not-for-profit.
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