WOODLAND, CA (MPG) - Yolo County organizations are invited to apply for small grants intended to improve food security, expand nutrition, or enhance the food system countywide. These grants, ranging from $5,000 to $100,000, are issued by the Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) from a total funding pool of $250,000. Applications will be accepted through February 1, 2024, with grants being awarded in March 2024, and funding for third-round projects beginning in April 2024.

Applicants must be registered for non-profit, charitable, or educational organizations. Other entities may participate in a project partnership with a qualified non-profit, charitable, or educational organization. To apply, please complete the Yolo County American Rescue Plan (ARP) Food Security Micro-Grant Questionnaire at www.YoloCounty.org/FoodSecurityRound3. Additional materials and inquiries can be directed to HHSA Service Center Branch Director Dr. Tico Zendejas at [email protected].

Important program details to note:

-Projects with matching funds or contributions will receive extra consideration.

-Applications must include Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), Letters of Support, and Permission from all participating or benefiting agencies or partners.

-Projects must be "one-time" in nature.

-Projects must be innovative and align with the Yolo County Strategic Plan.

-Projects must have measurable outcomes.

-Partnerships are encouraged.

Funding is provided by the ARP, a federal stimulus plan approved by the United States Congress and President Biden, offering $350 billion in stimulus funding to State and Local Governments out of the $1.9 trillion-dollar bill. For more information about the American Rescue Plan in Yolo County, visit www.YoloCounty.org/ARP.