LA Food Equity Fund Application (Capacity Building) - English

Community Partners and the Los Angeles County Chief Sustainability Office are proud to launch the LA Food Equity Fund, which will invest over $9.8 million of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding into communities across LA County.  

Building on the community-centered equity approach of the Los Angeles Food Equity Roundtable and its Food Equity Roundtable Action Plan, grants aim to alleviate food and nutrition insecurity and contribute to building a more sustainable and resilient food system.  

To apply for a capacity-building grant applicants should select only one of the following categories:
 

Capacity Building Grants will be awarded for building community capacity for food-related services and activities, including:  

• Strengthen Food Systems and Supply Chain Infrastructure: activities may include improving efficiency in food distribution; local or climate-friendly food production or procurement; food recovery and waste management; food access for priority populations and communities; and data/technology projects. (Grant Amounts: $300,000 – $1,000,000) 
• Nutrition Promotion: activities may include nutrition education and communications; nutritious food preparation; safe food handling education; nutrition screenings and services in healthcare; nutritious food availability; and nutritious food incentives. (Grant Amounts: $150,000 – $400,000) spanish
• Public Benefits Enrollment: increase access to healthy foods; activities may include outreach and engagement; development of targeted materials; and development of accessible enrollment tools and processes. (Grant Amounts: $100,000 – $250,000) 

Capacity building grants are one-time grants with no renewals. No funds may be used for lobbying. 

For additional guidance visit the LA Food Equity Fund microsite at: www.communitypartners.org/foodequity.

The application period for this grant opportunity begins September 18, 2023 and ends October 30, 2023 by 4:59 pm PST. For technical assistance contact Community Partners at foodequityfund@communitypartners.org.