Amman: The Citi Foundation (the “Foundation”) announced Monday its first-ever Global Innovation Challenge to help scale the impact of nonprofits around the world that are developing innovative solutions to improve food security.
This inaugural challenge will provide a collective $25 million to 50 organizations to support the piloting or expansion of ideas and projects that are designed to address this issue and strengthen the physical and financial health of low-income families and communities.
“Far too many families around the world face the daily struggle of not knowing when and where their next meal will come from,” said Brandee McHale, President of the Citi Foundation and Head of Citi Community Investing and Development.
“We understand the economic factors that contribute to this ever-growing crisis, and our goal with this RFP is to help empower diverse, mission-driven nonprofits that are pioneering game-changing, scalable solutions in their communities.”
For this RFP, the Citi Foundation will prioritize projects in four areas: Access: Support efforts that increase access to affordable and healthy food to low-income communities. Affordability: Improve food affordability through community finance efforts that help reduce the financial burden placed on low-income communities. Availability: Address challenges in the food supply chain that lead to positive community benefits, such as the creation of new jobs and businesses. Resilience: Increase the number of available resources that enable low-income communities to more effectively prepare for and respond to disruptions in food security during crises.
The deadline to register is March 22, 2023, at 4 p.m. EDT. For more information on this opportunity including the eligibility requirements and target geographies, please visit: www.citifoundation.com/challenge
Source: Jordan News Agency