The Cultivator of Change program provides support to individuals who have displayed outstanding leadership in the food system.
Donor Name: Western New York Foundation
State: New York
County: Selected Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/02/2023
Size of the Grant: $5,000
Details:
Cultivator of Change Program presents a unique opportunity to acknowledge and support these vital leaders who are critical to communities and who demonstrate most of the following qualities:
- Act as change agents working among underserved populations
- Operate from a place of empathy and compassion
- Seek community-driven solutions to pressing food system issues
- A willingness to share their experiences and knowledge with others.
Funding Information
Selected food system leaders will receive a $5,000 grant to assist them in their continued efforts.
Eligibility Criteria
- To nominate a candidate, an individual or organization (with direct knowledge of the leader’s work) must submit a nomination form. The nominator should provide a description of the nominee’s contributions toward building community and strengthening the regional food system. Additionally, the nominator should explain why they believe the nominee is prioritizing equity and describe their potential to realize scale. Self-nominations are not accepted at this time
- One (1) leader per the 7 counties served by Western New York Foundation will be considered on a yearly basis.
For more information, visit Western New York Foundation.