Feeding America: Network Capacity Grant

The Feeding America Network Capacity Grant, offered through Feeding America's Food Security Equity Impact Fund, funds community-driven solutions to hunger across the United States and Puerto Rico. The program partners with food banks and organizations led by people of color, providing multi-year grants that support systemic approaches to food security beyond emergency assistance.

Priorities include Black farmer cooperatives, economic mobility programs, and equitable food systems that address racial and economic inequalities. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations and food program partners, especially those connected to food banks, with a focus on organizations led by communities of color. Award amounts range from ,000 to ,000.

Food Security Equity Impact Fund | Feeding America Food Security Equity Impact Fund The Food Security Equity Impact Fund helps communities build lasting solutions to hunger, creating a brighter future for all. The Food Security Equity Impact Fund fuels community-driven solutions to hunger. We believe communities hold the key to their food security.

We partner with food banks and organizations led by people of color, trusting their vision and investing in their success. Read the most recent report Since 2021, we’ve invested over $20 million in 35 partner food banks and 75 community-based organizations across the United States and Puerto Rico. 90% of these organizations are led by people of color, ensuring diverse perspectives shape our work.

community organizations nationwide. of organizations led by people of color. Gullah Farmers Cooperative “The work we’re doing gives everyone a chance to have a healthier way of life.

I believe access to fresh food is the foundation of equity” – Ashley Walker, Gullah Farmers Cooperative Association The Gullah Farmers Cooperative connects local farmers of colors with communities, boosting access to nutritious produce. “Our food comes from seeds, so seeds are the main thing in our lives.

” – Raul Rosado, President of Desde mi Huerto Desde mi Huerto revives native crops and empowers farmers, building food sovereignty in Puerto Rico.

“The farmers market has been a critical part of how we connect with this community and how we get our community members fresh, organic produce” – Kaui Sana, Farm Manager of Ma’o Organic Farms Ma’o Organic Farms, a social enterprise, provides jobs, fresh produce, and empowerment for Hawaii residents. We trust communities, not dictate solutions. Multi-year grants allow local leaders to innovate and build long-term solutions.

We go beyond emergency food assistance, tackling systemic barriers like racial and economic inequalities. We celebrate creativity and innovation, supporting projects like Black farmer cooperatives, economic mobility programs, and developing equitable food systems that help nourish people. Invest in the Food Security Equity Impact Fund Join a transformative movement to build a future where everyone can access healthy, nutritious food.

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