The Johnson County is excited to announce its Community Food and Farm Grant Program to increase community-based food production, processing, and distribution capacity to strengthen food security in Johnson County, IA.
Donor Name: Johnson County
State: Iowa
County: Johnson County (IA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/27/2023
Size of the Grant: $1,000 – $25,000
Details:
Johnson County created the Community Food and Farm Grant Program in response to COVID-19’s impacts on the local food system. Funding comes from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Up to $200,000 is available for this grant cycle.
The pandemic impacted small farms, small food businesses, and households, affecting how food is grown, sold, and accessed. The following impacts show a need to both increase access to fresh food and support the small farms and food businesses who feed the community.
Grant Goals
Applicants must demonstrate how their project will meet at least one of the following grant goals.
- Goal 1: Farm and food businesses grow, process, cook, or distribute more community-based food
- Goal 2: Farm and food business workers and/or entrepreneurs develop skills to improve their businesses through education and technical assistance
- Goal 3: Low-income communities have more opportunities to access community-based food
Funding Information
Applicants can request $1,000 – $25,000. Smaller amounts than requested may be awarded.
Eligibility Criteria
- Farms, food businesses, nonprofits, and individuals who produce, process, or distribute community-based food in Johnson County, IA OR enable these activities are eligible.
- Projects must impact residents of Johnson County, IA
- Projects must include at least one local food product grown or raised in the Johnson County foodshed. In the application, you must name the source of your local food product. Local food sources include individual farms, farmers markets, food hubs, dairies/creameries, and meat and egg processors.
- Project entities must receive less than $1 million in gross income annually (sales, grants, and/or donations).
For more information, visit Johnson County.
