Cliff Family Foundation’s Grants Program (US)

Deadline: 1-Oct-21

The Cliff Family Foundation is seeking applications for its Grants Program to support hundreds of organizations that are working tirelessly for strengthening their food system, advancing equitable community health outcomes, and protecting the places they play by being stewards of their environment and natural resources.

Priority Areas

Address two or more of their funding priorities at the same time:
- Strengthen their food system
- Enhance equitable community health outcomes
- Safeguard their environment and natural resources
Demonstrate strong community ties.
Operate within viable and clearly defined plans for positive change.

Areas not funded

Capital construction
Deficit funding
Endowments
For national organizations with local chapters, they may choose to fund either the national chapter or a local chapter near their offices.
Individuals
Local and/or state government agencies
Media projects (such as films, books, radio) – including distribution costs for these programs
Religious groups
Sponsorship of seminar, media, or fundraising events (e.g. Fun Runs).

Foundation Priorities

Strengthen their Food System
- Grow organic farming and other climate-friendly agriculture
- Safeguard agricultural seeds and biodiversity
- Democratize access to fresh and nutrient-dense foods
- Connect families with local food outlets and farmers
- Create viable opportunities for the next generation of farmers
Enhance Equitable Community Health Outcomes
- Promote clean water access
- Curtail exposure to toxic materials
- Increase access to nature and outdoor activities
- Expand pedestrian and bicycling opportunities
- Improve farmworkers’ standard of living, wages, and working conditions.
Safeguard their Environment and Natural Resources
- Accelerate action on climate change
- Advance renewable energy and support green jobs
- Break the resource waste cycle
- Preserve watersheds, open spaces, and wild places
- Conserve water supplies for fair, long-term access.