Deadline: 26 April 2018
UNFI Foundation is inviting applications for its grant program to fund innovative programs that expand organic acres and increase the number of organic farmers in the United States.
Priorities Areas
- Increase organic agriculture by significantly increasing acreage and impact that is defined and measurable.
- Foster the next generation of organic farmers by increasing the number of organic farmers with an impact that is defined and measurable on the National or regional level.
- Provide research and science to develop organic farming practices, increase organic acreage and/or the number of organic farmers with an impact (defined/measurable) on the National or regional level.
- Protect the biodiversity of the seed supply (protecting heirloom/breeding organic) and the stewardship of genetic resources of organic seed with an impact (defined/measurable) on the National or regional level.
- Teach organic farming practices with programs (such as Farm to School) that are within 35 miles of one of their facilities.
Funding Information
The average grant is around $10,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- The foundation accepts grant applications from eligible 501(c)(3) organizations based in the United States.
- The foundation cannot fund organizations that are based outside the US, but if applicant’s organization is a US-based organization that does work globally, then they may be eligible for a grant.
How to Apply
Applicants can apply via given website.
Eligible Country: United States
For more information, please visit UNFI Foundation Grant Program.