CQI has unveiled its 2026 Global Coffee Fund program, aimed at enhancing coffee quality and education. This initiative will support two key programs to benefit coffee communities. The first program continues the successful grant initiative, committing up to $100,000 for projects that improve access to coffee education. The second program introduces a Matching Grant, where CQI will match $200,000 of external investments dollar-for-dollar, encouraging collaboration with partners aligned with its mission.
• CQI's CEO, Michael Sheridan, emphasizes the importance of this funding as investments in coffee communities decline.
• The Global Coffee Fund aims to mobilize $500,000 to support coffee communities in 2026, marking CQI's 30th anniversary.
• The Matching Grant will focus on building resilience in the coffee sector through partnerships.
• Applications for the fund will be accepted on a rolling basis.
This initiative is crucial as it seeks to address the challenges faced by coffee producers and strengthen the industry during a time of decreasing support.
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