The Chicago Region Food System Fund announced a new round of funding to support long-term food system resilience. The Fund addresses hunger and business disruption by bolstering the region’s communities and local food system in response to COVID-19 and other systemic shocks. From an initial investment of $4.2M, the Fund has grown to more than $7.3M. To date, the Fund has awarded 85 grants totaling $3.97M focused on pandemic response projects. To apply, visit ChicagoRegionFoodFund.org. Applications will be accepted for amounts up to $200,000. Applications must be submitted by January 13, 2021. Funding decisions will be made in mid-February. The grant period will be one-year.  For more information about this round of funding, a webinar will be hosted on Thursday, December 3 from 9-10 a.m. CT. Office hours will also be offered for any other specific questions. Interested applicants should visit ChicagoRegionFoodFund.org to sign up for the email list to receive more information.