The Office for Equity and Inclusion, in partnership with the Dane County Food Council, is pleased to announce the Partner in Equity (PIE) Food Project Grant.
Donor Name: Dane County Food Council
State: Wisconsin
County: Dane County (WI)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/26/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
This grant program was created to encourage the development of projects that advance equity and access in local food systems across Dane County.
Vulnerable populations saw food insecurity and other needs rise during the Covid-19 pandemic. While continue to respond and recover from the pandemic’s impacts on local food system, they are looking for projects that will provide the greatest impacts in strengthening food system and cultivating community engagement and access.
Proposals should address one or more of the following Dane County Food Council (DCFC) goals:
- Increase access to healthy, local, culturally-relevant food
- Strengthen regional agriculture and ease access to land for growing food
- Decrease food waste and loss via recovery and redistribution of good quality rescued foods
- Enhance community voice in local food system development
Funding Information
In 2024, $40,000 is available for PIE Food Project Grants. There are two different application categories:
- Grant A pool will support funding requests up to $2,000
- Grant B pool will support funding requests between $2,001-$4,000
- Note: There are 3 additional questions to complete for applicants applying for Grant B.
Eligibility Criteria
- Dane County-based community groups or non-profits with a Federal Tax ID number are working to address one or more of the focus areas listed above. Priority will be given to projects serving Dane County communities outside the city of Madison and those that impact under-resourced or underrepresented communities in Madison.
- Individuals and organizations with smaller projects are especially encouraged to apply.
For more information, visit DCFC.
