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Will we know if we are nominated by the IAC?

February 6, 2024

Yes, the IAC will contact you if you are nominated, as you will then have to apply for the fund.

Can you provide examples of good food policies? Are intersectional policies eligible?

February 6, 2024

We are treating this generally, not specifically. The phrasing we are using is that it needs to be in support […]

If we are nominated by the IAC and not chosen through that path, can we apply via the other path?

February 6, 2024

Any application that does not get chosen from the IAC pool gets automatically entered into the other pool of applicants’ […]

When will councils be notified if they have been nominated by an IAC member?

February 6, 2024

Notifications should have gone out by 2/1.

How many applications are you anticipating?

February 6, 2024

There are around 350 food councils that we know of, however, we don’t anticipate all will apply.

Is my organization considered a food policy council?

February 6, 2024

We consider food policy councils to be groups that are bringing together stakeholders with an interest in issues from across […]

Is the funding eligible for an organization to reestablish a food policy council?

February 6, 2024

An organization that is trying to reestablish a food policy council would be eligible for funding. The grant review process […]

Given the broad scope of these funds, can you give examples of how funds can be used? Is staff an eligible expense? Are there restrictions on advocacy efforts? Could we use the funding to compensate council members for their time? Can the funds be used for development and staffing? Can the funding be used towards staff time/personnel? Are funds available to support staff and/or stipend residents?

February 6, 2024

A Tides Foundation collective action fund cannot be used to fund political candidates or their campaigns, or in partisan political […]

Does the fund support government-led councils? Is a food council embedded in a local government Health Department eligible to ‘apply’?

February 6, 2024

Yes

Can we enter both paths?

January 22, 2024
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