Northumberland Eats - Grow Grant Application

Northumberland Eats 2.0 Grow Grant Stream

Application Form
About the Northumberland Eats 2.0 Grow Fund

We understand that Northumberland County can feed Northumberland County by engaging local farmers in food security programs. These grants would allow local agencies to promote sustainable and locally sourced food systems. Our purpose behind Grow grants is to support local and often grassroots agencies that are operating as food banks/hubs and applications would show at least result in 1 of the following outcomes:

1. Supporting Local Agriculture
2. Healthier Food Choices
3. Community Engagement
4. Environmental Benefits

In summary, grow or farm-to-table grants contribute to healthier communities, stronger local economies, and a more sustainable food system.

What the Fund Supports

Grantee partners are expected to use funding for expenses related to the operation of their community food banks, food cupboard and/ or food hub programs.

The Fund will award a total of $10,000 across Northumberland County with amounts allocated per municipality by population. Grant awards will range from $250.00 to $1,000.00 per project / or purchase and and will be open to both registered and non-registered charitable groups, and to community organizations who's focus is to provide food to the public. Work must be done within Northumberland County.

General Instructions
1. Provide all information requested in the application.
2. Preference will be given to proposals received by 5:00 pm EST on Thursday, October 24th, 2024.
3. A confirmation email will be sent to the email of the project lead registered in this format.
4. Additional information may be requested.
Only online applications will be accepted. For more information on how to apply, call Alicia Vandine - United Way Northumberland - 905-372-6955 or email avandine@nuw.unitedway.ca

We expect to provide a grant decision response within 5 business days after your submission.
Section I: Funding Priorities and Selection Criteria

Priority will be given to organizations with strong and trusted connections to the communities in which they operate. They must have shown that their food distribution is making a positive impact on low-income and/or vulnerable communities. The food should be provided for free, at a minimal cost, or on a sliding scale based on the client's or family's income.
Our ideal recipients include organizations with the following profiles. Please select 1 that best applies to your organization:*

Registered CharityUnincorporated Not for Profit, (Distributing food to the public, and or acting as a food hub as your primary focus)Incorporated Not For Profit, (community soup kitchens, food hubs, or food insecurity programming is your focus)Grassroots organization, run entirely by community volunteers (distributing food to the public, and acting as food hubs as your primary focus)Churches and other faith-based groups; providing food banks, cupboards, and acting as food hubs in your community.Municipalities, community action groups, or collaborative partnerships (operating solutions for food insecurity, community soup kitchens, food hubs, or food insecurity programming is your focus)Other
Section II: Organizational Information

Fill in the requested information with attention to the mandatory questions.
Organization's Name*
Mailing Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Telephone*
Website
Facebook Name (Handle - @......)
@ ___________________
Twitter Name (Handle - @......)
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Instagram (Handle - @......)
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Project Lead Name*

First NameLast Name
Project Lead Title
Board Member, Volunteer, Manager, etc.
Project Lead Email*
Project Lead Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Describe in one paragraph your organization's mission*

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What is your organization's current total annual operating budget?*
Section III: Grant Request Information
How many people does your organization serve per month or year?*

0/250
Who are the primary recipients of your work? (Low-income, individuals, families, other vulnerable populations) *

0/250
Grow Grant Outcomes:

Supporting Local Agriculture:

Grants encourage communities to engage with local farmers and food producers. This strengthens local economies and ensures that fresh, seasonal produce is accessible. Extend the traditional food vouchers program to farmers who could accept and be reimbursed for products.

Healthier Food Choices:

Farm-to-table initiatives prioritize fresh, whole foods over processed options. By integrating local produce into meals or food providers, clients have access to healthier choices, which can positively change their overall well-being.

Community Engagement:

Farm-to-table programs foster connections between clients, schools, families, and local farmers.

Environmental Benefits:

Supporting local agriculture reduces the carbon footprint associated with transporting food long distances. It also encourages sustainable farming practices that protect soil health and biodiversity.

In summary, grow or farm-to-table grants contribute to healthier communities, stronger local economies, and a more sustainable food system.
Which of the above outcomes will your grant achieve? Select the number 1 outcome only for this grant.

Supporting Local AgricultureHealthier Food ChoicesCommunity EngagementEnvironmental BenefitsOther
What is the name of your project / or what is the grant for?
Describe in 250 words or less how this grant will support your chosen above outcome.*

0/250
Grant request amount*
Which municipality will the work / project happen?

Municipality of Port HopeHamilton TownshipTown of CobourgAlnwick / Haldimand TownshipCramahe TownshipMunicipality of BrightonMunicipality of Trent HillsAlderville First NationOther
If you selected more than 1 municipality - tell us the percentage of the work/project done in each municipality, otherwise leave blank
Section IV: Attachments

Please prepare and attach the following required information.
Project budget (Please provide us with a basic budget if this is a project or you can provide a quote/invoice if grant is for specific food purchase)*

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Please attach any documents that you think is important for us to know about your organization or project.

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Northumberland Eats 2.0 Grow Grant Stream

Section I: Funding Priorities and Selection Criteria

Section II: Organizational Information

Section III: Grant Request Information

Grow Grant Outcomes:

Section IV: Attachments