Strengthening Communities Across Greater Washington

Resources for Nonprofits

The Meyer Foundation is committed to providing nonprofits and grantmakers with additional resources beyond what Meyer can support or accomplish on its own.

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Healthy Corner Stores Network Grants and Technical Assistance

Community Food Security Coalition

The Community Food Security Coalition is awarding three grants of up to $20,000, plus additional technical assistance, to increase access to healthy foods through small-scale stores in areas of high poverty and/or food insecurity.  Eligible activities include working with existing small-scale stores to stock more healthy foods, developing a new small-scale store that promotes healthy eating habits, and implementing strategies that promote the consumption of healthy eating. 

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Funding Opportunities:  Public Health, Hunger, Health and Mental Health, Community Development, Children, Youth, and Families, Children