Slow Food Denver C.A.F.E. is pleased to announce our 2013 microgrant project to support innovative and sustainable food initiatives conceived by Metro Denver area food entrepreneurs.
Who is eligible for a Slow Food Denver microgrant?
Individuals, small businesses or non-profits in the Denver Metro area who are committed to Slow Food principles of good, clean, fair food and cultural diversity. (Boulder is not considered part of the Denver Metro area for purposes of the C.A.F.E. microgrant program.)
Projects which are categorized in one or more of the following areas:
Healthy Food Access: Projects that seek to increase access to affordable, real food in low-income communities
Promoting Regional Biodiversity: Projects that seek to increase, protect and promote biodiverse food and farming traditions within communities in need.
How can I apply?
Please send completed application and one letter of reference by email to grants@slowfooddenver.org subject: C.A.F.E. grant or snail mail to Slow Food Denver, Attn: C.A.F.E. grant, 4340 E. Kentucky, Suite 311 Denver CO 80246. You will receive a confirmation email once your application has been received. Finalists will be notified by email and will be invited to a C.A.F.E dinner where they will present their projects to the community table. Winners will be chosen by community vote. Any questions can be directed to Ben Hecht by email at grants@slowfooddenver.org.
Application deadline: applications must be received no later than April 1, 2013.