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Resources for the Madison Community
Madison stands with the families of Abundant Life community. This page is dedicated to connecting victims and the broader community to resources and accurate information about the tragic events that happened on December 16.
SEED Grants
The City of Madison 2024 Budget includes $50,000 in grant funds to be distributed by the Madison Food Policy Council. The Madison Food Policy Council is encouraging community groups to apply for SEED Grants. Any proposal that improves the local food system and makes food more accessible for City of Madison residents will be considered.
SEED Grants Information Presentation Video Recording
For potential applicants who are looking for more information on the SEED grants program and how to apply, please view the recording below, which provides an overview on the program and walks through the application process.
Download SEED Grants Presentation Slides
Video: City of Madison SEED Grants (YouTube)
Video: City of Madison SEED Grants (Madison City Channel)
SEED Grants Application Materials
Additional Materials for Applicants
- Food Access Improvement Map (Updated Dec 2022)
- Please use the Food Access Improvement Map to contextualize the location and impact of your proposal. This map is referenced in Section 3 of the SEED Grants Application.
Submitting Grant Materials
Submit your application to the Madison Food Policy Council via email (mfpc@cityofmadison.com). SEED Grants applications are currently CLOSED. Applications were due on Friday, March 1, 2024 @ 11:59 PM.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email or call the Madison Food Policy Council at mfpc@cityofmadison.com or 608-266-6544 and Business Development Specialist George Reistad will respond as soon as possible.
SEED Grants Evaluation
A new 2024 comprehensive evaluation report from Extension – University of Wisconsin-Madison found the City of Madison’s SEED Grant program has been successful in its mission of supporting new and emerging projects that expand access to healthy food across the City. Read the report HERE or by clicking the image icon below.
PIE Food Project Grant Application (Dane County)
The Office for Equity and Inclusion, in partnership with the Dane County Food Council, is pleased to announce the Partner in Equity Food Project Grant. This grant program was created to encourage the innovative development of projects that advance equity and access in local food systems across Dane County.
PIE Grant applications are currently CLOSED and were due by Monday, February 26, 2024 at 4:00 PM.
Learn more about the PIE Food Project Grant