Advancing food system initiatives by leveraging inspiration, knowledge and networks |
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Friday, May 31, 2024 9:00 - 10:15am https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86082563963 Our May meeting will focus on the 2024 legislative debrief on food policy. We will learn about the ‘barriers & breakthroughs’ around HB 5048 Universal School Breakfast from Representative Rachel Khanna and SB 191 Food Scrap Diversion from Julie DesChamps, Founder and Chair of Waste Free Greenwich. We will also discuss the implications of Greenwich High School opting-out of the National School Lunch Program. |
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Tending the Soil: Towards Land Justice in Connecticut Land Justice 101 with Vetiveah May 25, 2024 12:00 - 3:00 |
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Fairgate Farm: Strengthening Our Roots June 6, 2024 4:00 - 6:00 For more information email fairgatefarm@gmail.com. |
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USDA GRANTS bold text is hyperlinked Some of the deadline dates have passed, make a note of the next grant cycle. |
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- USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s (NIFA) Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program funds projects that increase the purchase of fruits and vegetables by underserved consumers. Apply by May 14, 2024.
- USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is accepting applications for the Farmers Market Promotion Program, Local Food Promotion Program, and Regional Food System Partnerships Program. Apply by May 14, 2024.
- USDA AMS is providing $12 million to strengthen and explore new market opportunities and increase access to locally grown food in communities experiencing food insecurity through the Acer Access and Development Program, Federal State Marketing Improvement Program, and Micro-Grants for Food Security Program. Apply by May 28, 2024 (application extended).
- Healthy Food Financing Initiative planning grants support planning and predevelopment activities for food retail or enterprise projects designed to improve access to fresh, healthy food in eligible underserved areas. Apply by June 17, 2024. (new)
- USDA NIFA and Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education are partnering on a national Community Foods Project Food Loss and Waste Training and Technical Assistance Grant Program. Apply by June 28, 2024. (new)
- USDA NRCS Regional Conservation Partnership Program has $1.5 billion in funding for fiscal year 2024. NRCS encourages urban agriculture proposals that address unique natural resource concerns. Visit How to Apply for details and webinars. Assistance in the application process is available for projects that support underserved entities. Apply by July 2, 2024.
- USDA Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement 2501 Program has $22.3 million available for community-based and nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, and Tribal entities that help underserved and veteran farmers and ranchers own and operate successful farms. Apply by July 5, 2024. (new)
- USDA Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production’s (OUAIP) Composting and Food Waste Reduction (CFWR) funding opportunity is coming soon! Register now in Sam.gov and Grants.gov.
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“Food is our most intimate and powerful connection to each other, our cultures and to the earth. To transform our food system is to heal our bodies, transform our economy & protect our environment.” HEAL Food Alliance |
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Greenwich Food Alliance is a program of The Foodshed Network. |
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