Featured Programs

DC Food Talks: Edible Activist Podcast
Edible Activist is a podcast where dynamic people of color in the food and agriculture space share personal food journeys, stories and perspectives that stem from the land. Hosted by Melissa L. Jones, she interviews a diverse group of everyday growers, farmers, artists, healers, and other extraordinary individuals, who exemplify activism in their own edible way.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/edible-activist-podcast/id1437291994?mt=2#
https://linktr.ee/foodtalksdc?fbclid=IwAR0pCjpDrgXJRAuql27G017gyPjA9AYIg5VUkyAmX-2gD-Ve6dF1E-RSpDY
 

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For Youth
 

Common Good City Farm Little Farmers Toddler Program
Mondays 10-11am
Little Farmers happens on the farm every Monday from 10 am to 11 am. During the hour, children and their parent or guardian will be led through a farm activity, a craft activity and read a book together on the week's topic. A $5 class fee is suggested but no one will be turned away. Click here for more information on the Little Farmers program!
https://www.commongoodcityfarm.org/calendar/2019/4/22/little-farmers-toddler-program-krwff-tmweh-gxs3f

Arcadia Farm Camp 2019!
Your child, age 6-11, will tend chickens, plant a garden, harvest fresh veggies, learn cooking skills, and most importantly, revel in the natural world, device-free! Farm Camp operates in 5 one-week session, each with a theme featuring visiting educators. It sells out every year, so don't put this off. We also offer transportation from Old Town for 15 children; sign up for that too!
All the information is here, and if you have questions, please contact: farmcamp@arcadiafood.org

Washington Youth Garden Field Trips
Registration is open to groups interested in visiting this year, April-mid November. SPROUT field trips are offered Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Groups are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis so we encourage you to sign up now for a greater chance of getting your first choice date(s).
Click here to register: www.washingtonyouthgarden.org/register

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Volunteer Opportunities

Help Grow!
 

Cultivate the City: Volunteer at Nationals Park Rooftop Farm
Join us for a unique gardening opportunity at Nationals Park! We help maintain a rooftop farm at the stadium where the produce we grow is used in the food services & dining- come check out the seasonal crops we are growing including tomatoes, peppers, leafy greens, herbs, cucumbers as well as unique ethnic crops.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/volunteer-at-nationals-park-rooftop-farm-tickets-62164373314?aff=efbneb&fbclid=IwAR0l1YS57QOjoH_A9pZ7HEuZhpnMMNAANVXC8fy5tubDiOW-4N9oRw6TsSw

DC Urban Greens 
Volunteer at Fort Stanton Urban Farm! Help to beautify our farm by volunteering. Volunteer tasks may including planting, weeding, harvesting, landscaping, and organizing. Go home with your very own harvested veggie bag! Adult groups of 5 or more are encouraged! Weekday availability and Sunday's are open from 9-12 or 1-4.
Contact annie@dcurbangreens.org

Deanwood Garden Lot Needs Gardeners!!!
A Garden Lot is available for use by a community organization by the REDEEM Community Development Corporation, of the First Baptist Church of Deanwood.  The lot size is 4,500 sq. ft. and located next to its Community Outreach Center at 4408 Sheriff Road. A use agreement between REDEEM and the interested organization will be required to identify terms and conditions.  If interested, please contact Gerald W. Hines, Garden Coordinator at 301-910-8025.

2019 Owl's Nest Farm Work Trade Volunteer Job
Owl's Nest is looking for a great work trade volunteers: folks who want to commit to volunteering at the farm for the full season in exchange for veggies. We're just 15 miles outside DC and the farm is woman-owned/operated. More info is here

Volunteer with UDC CAUSES Urban Agriculture Programs
We need volunteer groups to help throughout the summer at our urban agriculture sites: Firebird Farm, East Capitol, Bertie Backus, and PR Harris. Tasks will include installing greenhouse shade cloth, weeding, laying black weed fabric, harvesting, and seeding/transplanting. If you have a group that might be interested in organizing a volunteer day, please reach out to Amanda Tai at amanda.tai@udc.edu. Check out UDC CAUSES VolunteerMatch page for other ongoing opportunities.
 

Help with Food Access!

Hollin Farm Food Recovery Gleaning Trips
These gleanings begin on July 14th and continue every Sunday until October 20th
1584 Snowden Rd, Delaplane, VA 20144
If you are interested in spending the day picking fruits and veggies in one of Virginia’s most beautiful farms and orchards, this is the volunteer opportunity for you! Food for Others will be at Hollin Farms working to prevent food loss and gather fresh produce for families in need. There are no age restrictions; however, minors will require supervision. Sign up and/or learn more here: https://signup.com/go/tgPaNnJ

DC Greens Farmers Market Brigade
Farmers’ Market Brigade volunteers help distribute Produce Plus checks at participating neighborhood farmers’ markets in DC. Through the Produce Plus program, DC residents who receive SNAP, WIC, Medicaid, Medicare QMB, TANF, Grocery Plus (Senior CSFP), or SSI Disability can receive $10 twice per week to spend on fresh fruits and vegetables.
https://www.dcgreens.org/brigade

Food for Others volunteer farmers market gleaners needed
Our gleaners work to redirect healthy, fresh fruits and vegetables to our warehouse, where the  produce is then distributed to families in need. For more info email mbarron@foodforothers.org or click this link.  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1i-npC1f6KhJbEWGA4NK79cQwYig4HYil/view?usp=sharing

DC Central Kitchen’s Healthy Corners store program
Participating Store locations
Healthy Corners is a pioneering venture that is sustainably expanding healthy food access in DC’s food deserts. We deliver fresh produce and healthy snacks to corner stores in DC’s low-income communities, offering produce to corner stores at wholesale prices and in smaller quantities than a conventional distributor. The stores then sell the produce at below-market prices, making it an affordable option for the consumer. This venture is made possible through a mix of earned revenue, philanthropic support, and a significant partnership with DC Health.
https://dccentralkitchen.org/healthy-corners/

SNAP Matching for fruits & vegetables at Healthy Corners Stores
DC Central Kitchen is offering a “5 for 5” coupon program for SNAP/EBT customers. At these 15 corner stores in Wards 5, 6, 7, & 8, customers receive a $5 coupon for free fruits and vegetables every time they spend $5+ using their SNAP/EBT card.
https://dccentralkitchen.org/5for5/

Volunteer with Joyful Food Markets and Increase Food Access in DC!
Joyful Food Markets are run exclusively in elementary schools in Wards 7 & 8. In each school, colorful tables are filled with baskets of fresh produce and piled high with healthy non-perishable food, while festive music plays. The markets are joyful community events, where families and children can mingle with volunteers and school administrators while selecting from fresh, seasonal produce and healthy pantry staples, totaling 23 pounds of food per enrolled student. In addition, our markets feature kids’ cooking activities, recipe samples, and chef-led culinary demonstrations, designed to get children excited about healthy eating and cooking. To volunteer please create an account here on our Volunteerhub website. After creating an account, you should be able to see all of our upcoming shifts for the next three months in a calendar view format. Finally, you can find more information about the impact of our JFM’s by watching this video.

C.R.I.S.P. CSA  (THEARC and Kelly Miller Farms)
https://bbardc.org/csa/

Ecocity Farms CSA
http://www.ecoffshoots.org/food/eco-farm-shares/

Cultivate the City (Produce & Seedlings)
http://www.cultivatethecity.com/schools/

Looking to avoid factory farms but not ready to go vegan?
Check out this list of local (Mid Atlantic) pasture-raised meat and dairy farms, with higher animal welfare than most factory farms, and serve Greater DC area with CSAs, Buyers Clubs or home delivery
https://humanedc1.wordpress.com/home/food/finding-dc-local-sources-for-humane-food/

• Receiving and Processing Associate
• Retail Sales Associate
• Online Sales Associate
• Director of Donations
• Director of Store Marketing and Communications
• Community Builders
• Internships
• Volunteers

Union of Concerned Scientists: DC Jobs

• Lead, Science Hub for Climate Accountability
  • Climate and Energy
• Managing Director
  • Food & Environment

For more food-related job opportunities, check out these links:

NO KID HUNGRY: Share Our Strength Open Positions
Numerous job listings at this link
https://nokidhungrycareers.silkroad.com/?mc_cid=f2760ac6bd&mc_eid=eb3a7a783b

CAUSES: (The College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability and Environmental Sciences) Open Positions
Numerous job listings at this link
http://udc.applicantstack.com/x/openings

DOEE Green Pathways
Are you interested in a career, fellowship, internship, summer job, or volunteer experience in the field of energy and the environment? The goal of DOEE’s Green Pathways is to provide students, young adults, and those interested in energy and the environment with jobs and opportunities in this field.
https://doee.dc.gov/greenpathways

Empowering Families and Individuals Funds
Deadline: None
James M. Cox Foundation announces funds to support programs and projects in the areas of conservation and the environment, early childhood education (birth to five years), empowering families and individuals for success and health.  Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations  Contact: James M. Cox Foundation at CorporateGiving@coxinc.com Website: https://www.coxenterprises.com/corporate-responsibility/corporate-giving

Value Added Producer Grants
The USDA Rural Development's VAPG program helps agricultural producers enter into value-added activities related to the processing and or marketing of new products. Independent producers, agricultural producer groups, farmer- or rancher-cooperatives, and majority-controlled producer-based business ventures, are eligible to apply. Learn more and apply here.

Initiatives Addressing Climate Change and Inequality
Nathan Cummings Foundation announces funds to support the four focus areas that together advance the vision of a healthy planet and a healthy democracy. Letters of inquiry may be submitted at any time.  Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations  Deadline: None  Contact: Nathan Cummings Foundation  Website: http://www.nathancummings.org/how-apply

SBIR Funding Opportunities
https://www.epa.gov/sbir/sbir-funding-opportunities

Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Competitive Grants Program
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture awards AFRI research, education, and extension grants to combat childhood obesity, improve rural economies, increase food production, create new sources of energy, mitigate the impacts of climate variability, address water availability issues, ensure food safety and security, and train the next generation of agricultural workforce. 
https://nifa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/rfa/FY%202017_AFRI%20Foundational_RFA.pdf

Fair Food Fund
Provides financing & business assistance to good food enterprises that are growing vibrant local food systems.
https://fairfoodnetwork.org/projects/fair-food-fund/

The Pollinator Project
On-going grants for social change
https://thepollinationproject.org/

The Cornell Douglas Foundation
Environmental, Health and Justice. Cornell Douglas Foundation announces funds to support environmental health and justice, land conservation, sustainability of resources, mountaintop removal mining, watershed protection, and financial literacy. Introductory of letters are required and are reviewed throughout the year.  Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations  Deadline: None  Funds: Awards are available up to $10,000  Contact: Cornell Douglas Foundation at (301) 229-3008  Website: http://www.cornelldouglas.org/

USDA/NRCS Conservation Programs
(Funds for High Tunnels for Urban Farms)
Financial Assistance Programs, Easement Programs,  Partnership Programs and funds for High Tunnels
https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/md/programs/farmbill/
Environmentall Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detail/md/programs/financial/eqip/?cid=nrcseprd416254
AMA (Agricultural Management Assistance Program) https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detail/md/programs/financial/eqip/?cid=nrcseprd416254 (Irrigation System can be financed through this program.

ASPCA Anti-Cruelty Grants
Timeframe: Ongoing — No Deadline
The ASPCA Anti-Cruelty Grant Program supports nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies dedicated to the prevention and elimination of animal cruelty throughout the United States (animal agriculture included).
http://www.aspcapro.org/grant/2013/02/12/aspca-anti-cruelty-grants

The Awesome Foundation DC 
The Awesome Foundation gives out a $1,000 monthly grant every month to fund any awesome idea.
http://www.awesomefoundation.org/en/chapters/dc

Join FarmRaiser:
Your student Champions (and their parents) sell great products and good prices, earning an average of 53% profit for the cause, while learning about the importance of a healthy local food system. Join these successful organizations who are revolutionizing school fundraising and make your next fundraiser a FarmRaiser.
 https://www.farmraiser.com/

Grants.gov
Online source for lots of government grants in many areas
https://www.grants.gov/