Starter Fund Grant 2024

The Seattle Department of Neighborhoods (DON) is seeking applications for its Starter Fund Grant Program. Donor Name: Seattle Department of Neighborhoods (DON) State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 10/01/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: The Starter Fund prioritizes community organizations and groups with an annual budget of less than $500,000. The intention is to provide a nimble grant to smaller, grassroots organizations advancing an equitable and sustainable local food system who historically have limited access to institutional funding. Across the United States and in Seattle, there are deep and persistent inequities in the food system due to structural racism. The Food Equity Fund aims to increase investments in food work led by: Black, Indigenous, People of Color, immigrants, refugees, people with low incomes, youth, and/or elders. Eligible proposals must:  Have project activities occur within Seattle.  Be accessible and benefit people who live, learn, work and/or worship in Seattle.  Focus on contributing to an equitable and sustainable local food system.  Be completed within 24 months of contracting. Award Amount $5,000 to $25,000  Project Length  Up to 24 months Eligible Activities The following activities are ideas of eligible activities:  capital project or physical improvement such as a new greenhouse, farm irrigation, and/or commercial kitchen  coalition-building to advance food justice & food sovereignty  community organizing  food programs for elders  food distribution site  food justice leadership development  food pantry & meal services  gardening or farming  food-related job training  activities that advance economic opportunities in the food system  storytelling & cultural preservation and/or education  food programs for youth  and many more! Eligibility Criteria Organizations that have 501(c)(3) nonprofit status.  Community groups that have a fiscal sponsor with 501(c)(3) nonprofit status.  Tribes and tribal organizations. For more information, visit DON.