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Will slides be shared after the meeting?

February 9, 2024

Yes, both the slides and the recording will be sent out on the email list serve and will be added […]

Are there are ways as stakeholders to continue staying involved, aside from applying for funding?

February 6, 2024

We don’t know what that will look like moving forward, however we have used our mailing list to involve stakeholders […]

Why food policy councils and not agriculture, food hubs, or food purchasing?

January 2, 2024

Food policy councils (FPCs) serve as conduits for policy change and collaboration, working to enhance the sustainability, equity, and resilience […]

Why food policy councils and not food democracy, food justice, or racial equity?

January 2, 2024

FPCs often serve as vehicles for advancing these broader concepts by operationalizing them into actionable policies and practices within their […]

How are FPCs funded? Why is additional funding needed?

January 2, 2024

According to the Food Policy Networks annual survey of FPCs, funding sources vary whether the FPC is situated within the […]

How does the Fund envision sustainability in supporting food policy councils beyond the current grant cycles?

December 28, 2023

Once the first grants are made, the IAC plans to form subcommittees focused on Fundraising and Stewardship, which will work […]

Are there plans for geographical expansion beyond US-based food policy councils?

December 28, 2023

At this time there are no plans for expansion beyond the US.

What measures does the Fund take to ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion in its operations?

December 28, 2023

The Fund explicitly seeks diversity across its governing body and grantee cohort. The operating norms of the Independent Advisory Committee […]

How does the Fund engage with stakeholders in decision-making or strategy shaping?

December 28, 2023

Stakeholder engagement has involved surveys, individual conversations, focus groups, virtual public forums, and careful facilitation to ensure that information gets […]

Does the Fund collaborate with other entities in the food policy space?

December 28, 2023

The Fund collaborates with those who care about food policy councils, the Food Policy Networks project at the Center for […]

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