Fairfield County Food Security Fund
The Fairfield County Food Security Fund supports research-driven, collaborative projects tackling the root causes of food insecurity and inequity in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
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 the root causes of food insecurity and inequity in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
Key Information: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and the opportunity closes when funds run out.
Description
The Fairfield County Food Security Fund, operated by Fairfield County’s Community Foundation, supports collaborative efforts among nonprofits and grassroots organizations to address food insecurity in underserved areas of Fairfield County, Connecticut. The fund emphasizes equity and systems change, encouraging projects that go beyond immediate food relief to tackle the root causes of food insecurity and transform structures that perpetuate inequity. The Foundation seeks to create measurable, lasting impact in alignment with its broader mission to advance racial equity and opportunity throughout the county.
