Hi all,

Although I’ve been a member of this network for around a year now, I have not been able to connect and participate like I should. Ironically, the survey the network sent out today goaded me to reach out-so here I am! I am currently working with 3 communities (soon to be 6) in Mississippi and Alabama and want to connect, even if your work…

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Hey there – Check out the Growing Justice Fund:

Funding Opportunity

They make awards of $50,000 – $250,000 to support community led efforts to:

• Build power for people of color in the food value chain
• Stabilize and strengthen the efforts of people of color in the value chain to deliver good food…

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Sure! We are a grassroots led nonprofit fighting for food justice for BIPOC farmers, food workers, and producers. We are looking for small community grants from Foundations. No set amount but for 2023 – we would like to get 100,000 in funding total. Just to give background, our focus is on: <b style=”background-color: transparent;…

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Hi there– can you tell us a little about your work, and also maybe the scale of funding you’re looking for? That will help figure out what opportunities might fit!

Hey guys,

I am trying to find applicable grant we can apply for to support funding for our programs. Any suggestions on where to search? I am already subscribed to the Gov.com grants directory but would like to find other funding opportunities. Thanks for your help!

Great question Melony!!! Booker T., Carver, F.L. Hammer, G.W. Bush. The Ancestral innovation over thousands and thousands of decades passing on and nurturing a respect and honor for the land, water, seeds. Their excellence and skills legendary and often revolutionary in a non-violent way, changing the way health, wellness, and balance in…

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In the February Catalyst we asked you to share your thoughts on what Black Food Sovereignty means to you? Which Black food systems leaders (past or present) inspires you? Share your reflections here and let us raise a glass to celebrate the brilliant achievements, contributions, and wisdom of Black Americans.

Hello all,

I wanted to let you know about the upcoming CDFA Food Systems Finance Webinar Series! We are very excited to kick things off on Tuesday, February 28 at 2:00 PM ET with our first installment – Bonds & Food Systems. The series will consist of five free webinars featuring programs and case studies, as well as traditional financing…

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Hello everyone,

I’m new here so I thought I’d take a minute to introduce myself and the organization I work for. My name is Lisa and I am a Regional Representative with MarketLink<font face=”inherit”>, a grant program which helps farms and farmers markets accept SNAP/EBT. If this sounds relevant to your organizations, feel free read through…

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Hi There, Suparna! I am also working to reignite my activity on the FSLN discussion groups, especially as I have professionally joined the Southeast Nebraska Development District (SENDD) to work on food security within our 16 county rural region.

As a participant in this group, I would like to learn from others how they are using census data…

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Hi Everyone,

I am Suparna Kudesia and I’m an FSLN Network Weaver of 2021 and on behalf of the Weavers, I wanted to say hey and introduce myself! We’re trying to revitalize some of these discussion groups. We were excited to find these groups and would love to know how they are being used by FSLN members in order to ensure we can build the most…

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