Network invites applications for seed money
Food, Faith and Farming Network (Network) is inviting applications for 2022 Seed Money funding. Projects that support the Network mission and address the issues raised in Rural Listening/Networking Sessions held in Southwestern Wisconsin in early 2018 will be considered. Projects should serve any of the following counties: Green, Iowa, Lafayette, Grant, Sauk, Crawford, Vernon, and Richland.
The amount of funding per project is a maximum of $1500. The deadline for applications is January 28, 2022. Awardees will be notified by February 25, 2022.
The application requests project goals, expected results, a project timeline and budget. A link to the application form can be found on the Network website (foodfaithandfarmingnetwork.org).
The form states priority issues to be addressed and provides key evaluation criterion. In addition to evaluating whether a project meets our mission and our priorities, the following criteria will be considered: the project 1) addresses a significant community issue; 2) outlines a thoughtful, innovative plan to confront the issue; 3) builds a network of individuals/groups to collaborate on the issue and 4) demonstrates energy and commitment to achieve stated goals.
In 2022, the Seed Money initiative will be funded by grants from the Sinsinawa Dominicans, Compeer Financial and individual contributors.
This is the fourth year Seed Money is being offered. The 2021 recipients shared their stories through videos and interviews at the Network’s Seeds of Hope Celebration on December 3rd. A link to the recording of that event is available on the Network homepage. Descriptions of the projects funded since 2019 can also be found on the Programs section of the Network website.
For more than 30 years the Network has championed land stewardship, economic justice, community, and spirituality, and fostered connections between community, land, and people. Seed Money projects bring life to the Network’s mission.
Photos contributed by: Food, Faith and Farming Network
For more information, contact: Jay Salinas, salinas.jay1@gmail.com, 608-415-0910
