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34 local projects receive food-and-climate grants
Austin awarded $102,000 in Food and Climate Equity grants to 34 community-led projects, with up to $3,000 per organization. The projects range from a community garden aimed at healthy food access to emergency-preparedness work and school sustainability programs.
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These are small grants, not a citywide fix. They put funding directly into local efforts on food access and resilience. The City says recipients have until June 1, 2027, to complete their projects.
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