The epicurean landscape continues to evolve. When launching our grant program, we realized that while there is venture capital for startups, grants for humanitarian causes, and loans for small businesses, there was a huge gap for those who are shaping the future of food. Our grants are awarded to support chefs, farmers, wine-, beer-, and spirit-makers, artisan producers, food-focused nonprofits, and educational groups. AFWA’s culinary grants are made possible via proceeds from our annual signature events, supportive sponsors, and generous community donations. If you want to make an impact, right now, click here to donate, fund a grant, sponsor an event, or designate AFWA as a beneficiary for your event.