Did you know? The Center for a Livable Future launched the Baltimore Food and Faith Project (BFFP) in 2007 to raise awareness about and find solutions to problems with our current food system in the Greater Baltimore area.
What: Faith-based organizations that work on garden projects have a special opportunity in Baltimore. Applications are due soon for the Baltimore Food & Faith Project garden grants. Grants are awarded in amounts up to $750 to support projects that help people in need specifically by providing them with food or the resources to farm their own food.
Who: In order to qualify for the grants at least one representative from your group must be present at one of two meetings. Qualifying groups (congregations, religious schools, or other faith-based organizations) must be located in Baltimore City, or in Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Harford or Howard Counties.
Where & When: Check the places and times scheduled for the tenative meetings below.
- The first meeting is Wednesday, January 30, 2013 starts at 7 p.m. located at Towson Presbyterian Church, 400 W. Chesapeake Avenue Towson, MD 21252
- The second meeting is Saturday, February 2, 2013 starts at 10 a.m. located at Govans Presbyterian Church, 5828 York Road Baltimore, MD 21212
FYI: The due date for the applications is Friday, March 1, 2013 and you can submit your applications by visiting this website. If you have any questions or concerns please call Angela Smith at (410) 502-5069 or e-mail at angsmith@jhsph.edu.
