Investing in cultural organizing and shifting narratives.
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Core Grants Program
Base building communications projects that increase connectivity and grow collective power
Integrated communications planning
Communications-based professional development for staff/leadership/ members
Implementing or upgrading communications tools
Development of content or creative media initiatives including videos, zines, websites, etc.
Sourcing short-term communications staffing support or outside consulting
Narrative development, message framing, and integration
Campaigns, events, or experiences that use communications to foster engagement around food and farm issues
Multicultural, racial equity, and justice-based communications strategies
Range and Term of Core Grants
Criteria and Restrictions
Applicant criteria
Be a U.S. based grassroots organization or network with 501(c)(3) status or with a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor or a tribal government
Have an average annual revenue of less than $3 million (if current revenue is over $3 million, an average organizational revenue over the last three years that is under $3 million will qualify)
Initiatives directly affect change within food and agricultural systems (e.g. land sovereignty, food security, inclusive economy, water and soil stewardship, climate justice, labor organizing, sustainable/regenerative/reindigenized practices and healing traditions)
Clearly demonstrate an organizational analysis of structural and institutional racism in the food and farm system, as well as a clear understanding and strategy as to how the organization works to advance racial equity and justice
Clearly demonstrate a commitment to integrating the leadership of constituents within the organization’s staffing, advising, and governance structures
Be collaborative in approach and practice
Not eligible:
Organizations that do not have 501(c)(3) status or do not have a fiscal sponsor with 501(c)(3) status;
Individuals or scholarship programs;
Businesses or business associations;
Schools, Colleges, or Universities;
State agencies or government programs;
The Food and Farm Communications Fund does not support the following activities: academic research projects; endowment campaigns; discretionary or emergency requests; or litigation or legal expenses.
Solutions to our pressing food and farm systems issues must be shaped by those most impacted. We prioritize organizations led by those who are directly engaged in and impacted by food and farm practices, including farmers, farm workers, fisherpeople, and food system workers; direct at least 75% of our funds to BIPOC-led and serving organizations (organizations whose highest leadership are BIPOC and whose staff, Board, and people served are 51%+ people of color); and support organizations taking on corporate consolidation and power in food and agriculture while actively working to advance racial justice.
