Grinnell Food Coalition launches seed grant

GRINNELL — The Grinnell Food Coalition recently announced the launch of a seed grant program, a pilot funding opportunity designed to strengthen food access in Grinnell and throughout Poweshiek County.

The seed grant offers flexible funding to support food programs addressing urgent challenges or filling short-term gaps in service, said the Grinnell Food Coalition. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year for awards of up to $1,000.

Up to $1,000 may be requested on each application, said the Coalition. Full or partial funding my be awarded.

Eligible projects must be based in Poweshiek County.

Operating costs, food purchases and infrastructure expenses that strengthen local food systems are eligible.

Non-profit organizations, schools, government entities, service groups and faith-based organizations with charitable intent may apply.

Organizations or groups should visit ahrensfamilyfoundation.org/grinnellfoodcoalition/ to apply. Questions about eligibility can be directed to jennifer@ahrensfamilyfoundation.org.

The Grinnell Food Coalition is a program of the Claude W. and Dolly Ahrens Foundation and collaborates with local organizations, volunteers and community members to support food security initiatives in Grinnell.