New England Food Vision Prize Program
The New England Food Vision Prize funds collaborative projects that boost local food sourcing in New England schools and colleges by supporting practical, near-term improvements in the regional food supply chain.
Funder: Henry P. Kendall Foundation
Due Dates: June 5, 2026 (Letter of Interest) | August 7, 2026 (Full Proposal)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1.5M total; individual awards range from $25,000 to $100,000, with a maximum duration of 2 years.
Summary: Supports collaborative projects that increase local and regional food sourcing in New England educational institutions.
Description
The New England Food Vision Prize Program, launched by the Henry P. Kendall Foundation, funds innovative, collaborative projects that strengthen New England’s food system by increasing the amount of local and regional food served in K-12 schools and higher education institutions. The program aims to build resilience, relationships, and capacity within the region’s institutional food supply chain, ultimately enhancing student access to healthy, locally produced foods and supporting local producers. Funded projects should focus on practical, near-term impacts such as infrastructure, staffing, or capacity-building that facilitate increased local food procurement and consumption in educational settings.
