Farm to School Coordinator and Nutrition Facilitator, Northwest Education Services (formerly TBAISD)
1101 Red Drive, Traverse City, MI 49684
emosher@NorthwestEd.org | 231.633.7418
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Greetings,
Upon request, the deadline for nominations for the Michigan Farm to Institution Network Advisory Committee has been extended to 5 pm on Wednesday, February 8, 2023! Please see more information below, and through the links, to learn more.
The Michigan Farm to Institution Network (MFIN) seeks nominations to fill open seats on the 2023 Advisory Committee!
Since its launch in 2014, MFIN has relied on an advisory committee of Michigan-based farm to institution practitioners - institutional food service professionals, farmers, and food vendors/suppliers - to apply their experiences to guide and inform its work, including the Cultivate Michigan campaign. By serving in this role, MFIN advisory committee members say they have benefited by Increasing their knowledge of farm to institution, engaging more deeply in related activities, and growing their networks.
Call for Nominations
Nominate yourself or someone else to help guide MFIN's activities in 2023!
Find the nomination form in the call for nominations, and learn more about the responsibilities of this one-year commitment, open seats we hope to fill, and some of MFIN's work and impacts over the years. Submit nominations through the nominations form by the EXTENDED DEADLINE - 5 pm on Wednesday, February 8, 2023.
If you're not ready to commit to serving as a MFIN Advisory Committee member, join MFIN to participate as much as you are able.
Best,
Colleen Matts
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Director, Farm to Institution Programs
Coordinator, Michigan Farm to Institution Network
Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems
matts@msu.edu | 517.432.0310
foodsystems.msu.edu | cultivatemichigan.org | mifarmtoschool.msu.edu
The GroMoreGood Grassroots Grant, brought to you by The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation and KidsGardening, is designed to bring the life-enhancing benefits of gardens to communities across the United States. The Grassroots Grants are part of Scotts Miracle-Gro's larger GroMoreGood initiative, which aims to bring the life-enhancing benefits of gardens and greenspaces to 10 million children by the end of 2023. Any nonprofit organization, school district, university, government entity, or tax-exempt organization like religious organizations and Tribal governments in the United States and US Territories serving at least 15 youth is eligible to apply. Applicants must be planning to use the funds to install new or expand existing youth gardens or greenspaces. Award Packages In 2023, 160 programs will receive $500 - $1,500 in funding to start or expand their youth garden or greenspace. This year, programs will have the opportunity to apply for additional funding through the following specialty award categories:
Applicants must provide proof of 501(c)(3) status or qualify as tax-exempt. If your organization has not achieved 501(c)(3) or tax-exempt status, you may apply for a GroMoreGood Grassroots Grant by partnering with a fiscal sponsor who has achieved this status. Previous winners of the GroMoreGood Grassroots Grant must wait two years after receiving an award to apply again. Deadline: February 10, 2023
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Greetings,
A call for applications is now open for GROWING JUSTICE: The Fund for Equitable Good Food Procurement.
Learn more about the fund, eligibility and how to apply (including an eligibility quiz), and answers to FAQs at the Growing Justice website. The fund seeks to support community-led efforts with awards between $50,000 and $250,000. Applications are due by 8:00 PM ET on March 16, 2023.
From the fund's website:
"GROWING JUSTICE aims to invest in efforts to solidify leadership, dignity and power or Tribal, Indigenous, Black, Latinx, Asian and immigrant people to identify and drive solutions that expand the market for good food from locally and regionally owned, and environmentally and economically sustainable farms, ranches, fisheries, and food businesses.
Support will be offered to efforts with the most promise to:
Funders of GROWING JUSTICE include: The Rockefeller Foundation, Native American Agriculture Fund, W.K. Kellogg Foundation, The Kresge Foundation, Panta Rhea Foundation and Clif Family Foundation. Read more about the fund in this recent news article from The Kresge Foundation.
Best,
Colleen Matts
(she/her)
Director, Farm to Institution Programs
Coordinator, Michigan Farm to Institution Network
Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems
matts@msu.edu | 517.432.0310
foodsystems.msu.edu | cultivatemichigan.org | mifarmtoschool.msu.edu
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