Cohosted by Climate and Energy Funders Group (CEFG), Funders for Regenerative Agriculture, (FORA), Health and Environmental Funders Network (HEFN), and Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Funders (SAFSF). The courts remain an essential avenue to thwart the Trump administration’s agenda to dismantle the federal government and slash federal spending. Almost three months into Trump’s second term,
This webinar is open to all funders. In March 2025, the Trump administration canceled more than $1 billion in federal spending through the Local Food Purchasing Cooperative Agreement Program (LFPA) and the Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement Program (LFSCC). These funds provided Tribal Nations and state agencies money to work in partnership with institutions
The Indigenous Food Systems Community of Practice (IFSCoP) is a learning and relationship-building cohort for funders interested in advancing support for Native-led food systems work. Developed by Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Funders, First Nations Development Institute, and Melvin Consulting PLLC, this program brings funders together to engage directly with Indigenous leaders, deepen understanding of
This webinar is hosted by The Center for Disaster Philanthropy and co-sponsored by Alliance Magazine, Council on Foundations, Giving Compass, National Voluntary Organizations Active in a Disaster, PEAK Grantmaking, Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Funders, and The Funders Network. Hunger, or periods of severe food insecurity when people may go for days without eating because of lack of money, access
The Gather Round Monthly Membership Calls, held on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 1 pm PST / 4 pm EST, serve as a regular “drop in” space for SAFSF members. These calls are focused on connection and continuing dialogue on topics explored in virtual learning events and other programs hosted by SAFSF during
Maximize Your Membership is an orientation webinar for SAFSF members, new and veteran! If you are new staff at a new or long-time SAFSF member organization, have not engaged in SAFSF programming or member benefits yet yourself, want a refresher on all that is available to you as a SAFSF member organization, or just want
The SAFSF Forum is a unique conference for the full spectrum of funders—including philanthropy, investors, community finance, and intermediaries—to engage with peers, movement leaders, and practitioners across the country around a shared mission for equitable and sustainable food and agriculture. We are gathering at Tamaya Resort, which is located on sovereign Santa Ana Pueblo land, June 9-12. Join
This webinar is hosted by Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees and co-sponsored by Economic Opportunity Funders, Northern California Grantmakers, Philanthropy New York, and Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Funders. The federal administration’s consolidation of power and scapegoating of migrant populations and other historically marginalized communities have presented staggering challenges for immigrant-serving organizations. There are
This is a space for SAFSF members who identify as small funders to explore collective insights and discuss how our unique strengths can drive meaningful change. Together, let’s reflect on our journey, lessons learned, and explore our paths forward in this moment. During this call, we will explore: Whether you have been part of this
Are you joining us for the SAFSF Forum in June? Meet fellow member attendees at a pre-Forum orientation call for SAFSF members, new and veteran! Whether this is your first Forum or your 10th, join us to learn about new offerings at the 2025 Forum and how to best engage while in Santa Ana Pueblo, New