The Community Redistribution Fund aims to support organizations’ efforts to address the disproportionate impact of food insecurity and increase access to culturally relevant foods to communities of color, immigrant, and refugee communities in Maine.
The Community Redistribution Fund supports organizations’ efforts to address the disproportionate impact of food insecurity and increase access to culturally relevant foods. This grant is for organizations led by and working primarily with communities of color, immigrants, and refugees.
Priority will be given to community-led organizations and efforts led by and primarily serving people of color. Previous grantees are encouraged to apply.
Organizations primarily led by and working with communities of color, Indigenous, refugee, immigrant, and asylum-seeking populations in the state of Maine.
Applicants can only apply for one (1) of the grants and are encouraged to consider which grant fits their needs and project proposal.
Use of grant funds can include, but are not limited to: the purchase of food or gift cards for direct distribution or meal preparation. Up to 20% of grant funds may be used for general operating expenses.
The grant cycle happens once per year and is approximately six months from the application period to the award period.
Help guide the restructuring and improvement of the Food Bank’s CRF by reviewing policies and guiding documents, as well as serving as a sounding board for Food Bank staff.
An opportunity for you to make a difference by engaging in a participatory and collective decision-making process to help redistribute Food Bank funds and resources.
Eligible organizations and projects must be based in Maine, and contribute to a more just and equitable food system. Grassroots, community-led organizations and coalitions, fiscally-sponsored, and collaborative projects are encouraged to apply. Please note that individuals are not eligible to receive grant funds.
To ensure that CRF grant funds are redistributed to organizations led by and primarily working with BIPOC, immigrant, and refugee communities, the following organizational criteria will also apply:
PURPOSE
The purpose of the Community Redistribution Fund is to support organizations’ efforts to address the disproportionate impact of food insecurity and increase access to culturally important foods to BIPOC (Black, Brown, Indigenous, and People of Color), immigrant, and refugee communities in Maine. This grant is intended for organizations led by and working primarily with BIPOC (Black and Indigenous people and People of Color), immigrant, and refugee communities.
Priority will be given to community-led organizations and efforts led by and primarily serving people of color. Previous grantees are encouraged to apply.
CRF FUNDING TIERS
To ensure equitable redistribution, the tiered approach provided below seeks to address varying levels of need across the entire state of Maine. Applicants can only apply for one (1) of the grants listed below and are encouraged to consider which grant fits their needs and project proposal.
Total Funding Available: $750,000
25 Community Impact Grants
3 Systemic Impact Grants
10 Grassroots Impact Grants
USE OF GRANT FUNDS
Use of grant funds can include but is not limited to: the purchase of food for direct distribution or meal preparation; gift cards/credits to culturally specific markets for community members; food sovereignty projects; farming/agriculture projects; transportation; storage; and distribution costs.
Up to 20% of grant funds may be used for general operating expenses. If you have questions about particular expenses, please contact us to discuss.