Community Food Microgrant
The Community Food Microgrant provides up to $5000 to organizations working to create better access to fresh, healthy, affordable, and culturally relevant food. Projects can range from food growing and garden infrastructure projects to educational programs and materials!
Eligibility Criteria
- You live in Salt Lake City
- You are an organization (formal or informal) that has a project that will increase fresh food access for the community
Decision Committee
Decisions are made by a diverse committee of city staff and community members. They prioritize projects that:
- Increase fresh, culturally relevant food access to everyone but especially marginalized individuals and communities
- Enhance community and individual self-reliance by reducing barriers to education and materials for growing, preparing and preserving their own food
Steps
Apply on this website during application window (usually between January-March).
Await a decision by our committee. They will notify you either way. (Decisions usually happen between March-April).
If you are chosen, we will contact you about receiving payment.
Enjoy doing your project!
Receive support from us as needed!
Meet other grantees in our growing Microgrant Community!
Complete a brief report on your project before the end of the year.
Previous Awardees
Get help
If you have any questions, please reach out to our Food Program Outreach Coordinator Leesie Clegg:
- 385-707-7582
- [email protected]
- Salt Lake City and County Bldg., 451 S, State Street, Suite 418
- M-F 9:00 am – 5:00 pm