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We are a newer group and do not have an official membership roster yet. How should we answer the question: What percent of your FPC membership is Black, Indigenous, or People of Color (BIPOC)?

February 25, 2024

The BIPOC questions are designed to operate together to give us a picture of the racial makeup of the applicant […]

What do we need for the application if we have a fiscal sponsor?

February 25, 2024

Either a copy of a formal agreement or a brief letter from the organization indicating that they serve as your […]

Can you address whether this fund supports activities that would fall under lobbying (with acknowledgement of the limitations on 501c3 orgs and not going beyond that)?

February 9, 2024

The TIDES Foundation Collective Action Fund has only one restriction on it, which is that the funds cannot be used […]

Does “government” include school systems?

February 9, 2024

Yes.

Will there be focus on Indigenous Communities?

February 6, 2024

Yes, this will happen with the types of councils we choose, as their governance structure is unique, and we want […]

Re: Dimensions of diversity, with BIPOC leadership required, could that element be considered an eligibility requirement?

February 6, 2024

In the dimensions of diversity there are three areas that will be given more weight – 1. BIPOC leadership, membership, […]

Can you be working towards active engagement of community residents?

February 6, 2024

Yes.

Are FPC’s that are in the early stages of development eligible for funding?

February 6, 2024

To receive the funds, you need to either be a 501c3, or be fiscally sponsored by one. you’ll have an […]

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 […]

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 […]

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