Organizations in Beaufort, McDowell, and surrounding counties are working to create more equitable food systems that provide greater opportunities for historically marginalized populations and healthier eating options in schools, daycare centers, and hospitals. These groups also are advocating for more equitable distribution of recreation opportunities. The collaboratives express an interest in greater coordination and equity training to ensure that partner organizations are coordinating effectively to increase their impact.

To help the community achieve these aims, the Trust is interested in proposals that coordinate networks or collaboratives. These networks should be diverse and engage stakeholders of different sizes and reach. They should also include Black, Latinx and financially vulnerable residents to ensure the people most impacted by inequities in the food and recreation systems help develop and implement solutions. Proposals can include funds for capacity building efforts such as equity training.