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Are there any specific deadlines for submitting grant applications?

December 29, 2023

Grant applications are due by March 5, 2024 by 5 PM Pacific. Finalists need to ensure several of their group […]

Are there any restrictions or limitations on how grant funds can be used?

December 29, 2023

No, as long as the funds are being used to support eligible groups.

Who is eligible to apply for a grant?

December 29, 2023

Established food policy councils operating in the United States. We generally follow this definition from the Food Policy Networks project […]

Does the Fund collect feedback for program improvement from grantees or stakeholders?

December 28, 2023

The Fund facilitator maintains a log in which learning moments are recorded. These “a-has” are fed back to the stakeholder […]

What types of reporting or updates are expected from grantees throughout the grant period?

December 28, 2023

We do not yet have an exact reporting format but seek a balance between accountability to the stakeholder body and […]

Can you elaborate on the reporting process for grantees and how it will be made celebratory while maintaining accountability?

December 28, 2023

Reporting might involve sharing success stories, milestones achieved, and challenges faced in a format that promotes learning and celebration rather […]

Will there be any feedback provided to unsuccessful applicants after the selection process?

December 28, 2023

Our selection process is different and non-competitive.  Applicants will be most likely be unsuccessful because: a) their application wasn’t among […]

How will the Fund ensure transparency and fairness in the selection process, especially considering the subjective nature of some criteria?

December 28, 2023

The process will not be hyper-competitive; we believe all food policy councils have the potential for doing great things with […]

Will there be any flexibility or opportunities for extension in the deadlines, especially for unexpected circumstances or challenges in submitting applications?

December 28, 2023

It is not impossible, but unlikely. We are operating on a tight schedule to ensure the money goes out in […]

Could you clarify what’s meant by a “trust-based process” for nominations from the Independent Advisory Committee?

December 28, 2023

The “trust-based process” involves nominations based on expertise and trust in the committee members’ judgment, focusing on their knowledge of […]

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