City of Boise Launches $1.5 Million Grant Program to Support Food Security

Strategic Insights -

The COVID-19 pandemic revealed a pressing need in the Boise community: access to food. Local partners, including restaurants and food suppliers, quickly stepped in to provide essential support. Now, the City of Boise is building on this momentum by issuing a grant application to further bolster food security. The $1.5 million initiative is part of a broader $34 million allocation from the American Rescue Plan.

Key Takeaways:

  • The City of Boise is allocating $1.5 million in American Rescue Plan funding to support food security initiatives in the community.
  • The grant is a two-part program, with the first phase focused on selecting an organization to serve as a "Hub" and develop a strategic action plan addressing food security needs among low-income individuals and families.
  • The selected organization will receive a $150,000 grant to complete the Strategic Action Plan over six months, with an additional two months for reviews and adjustments.
  • Phase two will provide an additional $1,350,000 to implement the program outlined in the Strategic Action Plan, as approved by the City of Boise.
  • The application submission deadline for the first phase is October 31, 2022, at 10:59 p.m. MST.
  • Mayor McLean emphasizes the importance of providing affordable, nutritious, and culturally appropriate food to vulnerable residents, highlighting the community's efforts during the pandemic.

Statistics:

  • $1,500,000: Amount of the grant allocated to support food security initiatives.
  • $34,000,000: Total allocation from the American Rescue Plan funding for community support.
  • $150,000: Amount of the grant for the selected organization to complete the Strategic Action Plan.
  • 6 months: Duration for the selected organization to complete the Strategic Action Plan.
  • 2 months: Additional time for reviews and adjustments after the completion of the six-month plan.
  • 10:59 p.m. MST: The deadline for application submission on October 31, 2022.

Sources:

  • [Source 1: Office of the Mayor, City of Boise, News Release (no specific date given)]
  • [Source 2: American Rescue Plan Act (no specific date given)]