Food System Programs and Initiatives
The Office of Climate Action and Resilience is working closely with City departments and community partners to support positive transformation of the local food system.
Read on to explore some of the key programs and initiatives led by our office.
Programs & Initiatives
The Food and Climate Equity (FACE) Grants program supports a more just and resilient Austin by providing direct funding for community-led solutions that enable transformative change in the areas of food, climate, and resilience. By offering grants up to $3,000, we aim to uplift the experience of those most impacted by systemic and structural inequities, eliminate disparities in health outcomes, and improve quality of life for all.
Launched in 2012, the Bright Green Future Grant program offers funding for Austin-area students, teachers, and parents to implement sustainability projects that promote lifelong environmental stewardship at their school campus. Many projects strengthen the local food system by focusing on composting systems, rainwater collection, and organic vegetable gardens.
Every day in Travis County, 18% of people experience food insecurity. The City of Austin is committed to supporting all Austinites in accessing healthy, culturally-appropriate food. Explore resources so that you, your family, or neighbors can get food when help is needed.
Cities, school districts, and other public institutions spend billions of dollars every year on food. These choices have a huge impact on everything from public health to the local economy. The Good Food Purchasing Program is a national, metrics-based, flexible framework to help cities and public institutions incorporate good food values into purchasing decisions and leverage demand for local food that is produced sustainably.
The Central Texas School Garden Network brings together individuals and organizations across our area to help schools create, sustain, promote, and activate campus green spaces for happier, healthier, and smarter kids. Join the working group or learn more about maintaining green resources on your campus.
In December of 2016, Austin Mayor Steve Adler signed the Milan Urban Food Policy Pact at the C40 Summit in Mexico City, committing the City to work to develop a more sustainable food system. Austin Climate Action & Resilience is tracking progress toward achieving the recommended actions in the pact.
The Food and Climate Equity (FACE) Grants program supports a more just and resilient Austin by providing direct funding for community-led solutions that enable transformative change in the areas of food, climate, and resilience. By offering grants up to $3,000, we aim to uplift the experience of those most impacted by systemic and structural inequities, eliminate disparities in health outcomes, and improve quality of life for all.
Launched in 2012, the Bright Green Future Grant program offers funding for Austin-area students, teachers, and parents to implement sustainability projects that promote lifelong environmental stewardship at their school campus. Many projects strengthen the local food system by focusing on composting systems, rainwater collection, and organic vegetable gardens.
Every day in Travis County, 18% of people experience food insecurity. The City of Austin is committed to supporting all Austinites in accessing healthy, culturally-appropriate food. Explore resources so that you, your family, or neighbors can get food when help is needed.
Cities, school districts, and other public institutions spend billions of dollars every year on food. These choices have a huge impact on everything from public health to the local economy. The Good Food Purchasing Program is a national, metrics-based, flexible framework to help cities and public institutions incorporate good food values into purchasing decisions and leverage demand for local food that is produced sustainably.
The Central Texas School Garden Network brings together individuals and organizations across our area to help schools create, sustain, promote, and activate campus green spaces for happier, healthier, and smarter kids. Join the working group or learn more about maintaining green resources on your campus.
In December of 2016, Austin Mayor Steve Adler signed the Milan Urban Food Policy Pact at the C40 Summit in Mexico City, committing the City to work to develop a more sustainable food system. Austin Climate Action & Resilience is tracking progress toward achieving the recommended actions in the pact.