The Growing Justice Fund in Washington, D.C., has announced that it awarded grants totaling more than $5 million in 2024 in support of organizations focused on advancing equity in food procurement.

Thirty-six organizations were awarded a mix of planning and implementation grants, with funding amounts ranging from $25,000 to $250,000. The funding supports initiatives led by and benefiting Tribal, Indigenous, Black, Latinx, Asian, and immigrant communities, all working to reshape the food system to be more just, sustainable, and community centered. The grantees are working on initiatives that range from expanding food hubs and establishing new partnerships with anchor institutions to advocating for changes in institutional food procurement policies and fostering the growth of Tribal food sovereignty.

“We are thrilled to announce our 2024 grantees,” said Growing Justice advisory committee chair Ricardo Rocha. “{They represent] a powerful collective of community-led initiatives that embody the transformative work that values-based good food procurement can achieve.”

For a complete list of recipients, see the Growing Justice Fund website.

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