Danone Institute North America Announces New Grant Program for Sustainable Food Systems – Sustainable Brands
Danone Institute North America, a not-for-profit established by Danone North America, is proud to announce the launch of its new One Planet. One Health Initiative. Transdisciplinary teams from across the U.S. and Canada are encouraged to apply for the new grant program in which four teams will be challenged to design, implement and evaluate actionable community-based projects for sustainable food systems.
Danone North America is on a mission to bring health through food to as many people as possible and a global vision of One Planet. One Health. This vision reflects Danone North America’s belief that the health of people and the health of the planet are inseparable. As a reflection of this vision, the goal of the Danone Institute North America’s One Planet. One Health initiative is to foster transdisciplinary, community-based work to promote sustainable food systems.
In the program’s first year, Danone Institute North America will award $90,000 to the four selected teams to implement their projects and amplify their messages to a broader audience. This grant will provide seed funding for projects such as pilot studies, feasibility testing, needs assessments and planning grants.
