By Blake Jackson
The Montgomery County Food Policy Council has launched a new food systems infrastructure grant program to support projects that aim to make the local food system more equitable and sustainable.
The County has allocated a total of $600,000 for grants to be awarded to businesses, non-profits, municipal governments, and other organizations that are working on food-related projects.
These grants are designed to make a transformative impact on the community. Projects may include investments in irrigation for community gardens, establishing food lockers for food pantries, expanding composting infrastructure, or providing EBT readers for local farmers’ markets.
Priority will be given to initiatives that serve underserved or marginalized communities and promote community leadership and collaboration.
The Food Policy Council has outlined several objectives for the grant program -
- Increase market access and opportunities for local farmers
- Improve food security and reduce food waste
- Expand access to local food for consumers
- Support the local food economy and improve school food environments
- Foster education on gardening, nutrition, and food systems
Letters of Intent are due by Friday, May 30, 2025, and selected applicants will be invited to submit full applications in mid-June. Grant awards will be announced in early August.
For more details or to apply, visit the Montgomery County Food Policy Council’s website, where you can find all the necessary information and links to register for two virtual information sessions about the grant. The sessions will be held on Tuesday, May 13 at 2 p.m. and Thursday, May 15 at 12 p.m.
Montgomery County’s Food Policy Council, launched in 2024, is working to reduce food insecurity and build a more resilient food system in the region.
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