Danone Institute North America to award grants to advance sustainable food systems
The nonprofit innovation center established by Danone North America will award up to $90,000 to four selected teams.
Danone Institute North America, a nonprofit innovation center established by Danone North America, said it launched its second annual "One Planet. One Health" grant program on April 22. Academic and community leaders from across the United States and Canada are invited to apply for the program, under which teams will design, implement and evaluate community-based projects that drive the sustainability of local food systems.
Danone North America, a White Plains, N.Y.- and Broomfield, Colo.-based subsidiary of the global food and beverage company Danone, has a mission to bring health through food to as many people as possible and a vision of "One Planet. One Health." This vision reflects Danone'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 "One Planet. One Health" Initiative is to foster transdisciplinary, community-based work to promote sustainable food systems globally, Danone North America said.