The Linn County Food Systems Council is now accepting grant applications from local organizations for its Food Access, Resiliency, and Equity (FARE) Grant Program.
Donor Name: Linn County
State: Iowa
County: Linn County (IA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/15/2023
Size of the Grant: $250,000
Details:
The FARE Grant Program is a Linn County American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funded project administered by the Linn County Food Systems Council to replace lost public sector revenue in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
FARE Grants will provide simple and strategic access to funding for individuals and organizations working in food access, sustainability, and capacity building, with the goal of:
- Increasing access to local and healthy foods.
- Promoting equity within our food system.
- Building capacity to handle future food related challenges.
- Enhancing environmental quality and the natural resources.
- Growing the economic viability of Linn County’s food system operations.
- Improving the quality of life for Linn County residents and society as a whole.
Funding Information
The Linn County Board of Supervisors allocated $250,000 to support local food initiatives to increase food security. The funding will be awarded through multiple grant cycles.
Eligibility Criteria
- FARE grants will support food related businesses and nonprofit organizations in Linn County that:
- Continue to play a key role in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Promote public health and wellness.
- Address systemic food related challenges.
- Eligible entities include, but are not limited to farmers, processors, packagers, distributors, grocers, educators, administrators, social service agencies, nonprofits, food pantries, restaurants, food entrepreneurs, and food innovators
For more information, visit Linn County.