Fairfield County Food Security Fund
The Fairfield County Food Security Fund supports collaborative, equity-focused initiatives that address the root causes of food insecurity in underserved Fairfield County, Connecticut communities.
Funder: Fairfield County’s Community Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted until funds are expended)
Funding Amounts: Award size not specified; grants made until funds are exhausted.
Summary: Supports collaborative nonprofit and grassroots initiatives addressing food insecurity and its root causes in underserved Fairfield County communities.
Key Information: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and the opportunity closes when funds run out.
Description
The Fairfield County Food Security Fund, part of Fairfield County’s Community Foundation’s strategic grantmaking, supports efforts to address food insecurity and related needs in underserved communities within Fairfield County, Connecticut. This fund prioritizes collaborative initiatives led by nonprofits and grassroots organizations that focus on centering equity and transforming systems and structures that perpetuate inequities. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate meaningful, measurable impact by addressing the root causes of food insecurity, not just its immediate symptoms. The fund aligns with the Foundation’s broader goal of advancing race equity and opportunity across the county.
