Deadline: 28-Feb-23
Rodale Institute is offering a micro-grant program specifically targeted to support projects and consulting for small-scale Black, Indigenous & People of Color (BIPOC) farmers, whether you’re organic, transitioning to organic, or an aspiring organic farmer.
Grant funding is focused on needs such as tools, equipment, training, consulting, or anything that ensures the farmer’s success. Funding should have the potential to positively impact a farmer’s transition to organic, allow them to better market their products, or solve a particular problem that is typically un-fundable through normal operational or lending strategies. Projects that have a high level of potential impact on the individual farm and/or the communities they serve will be given the highest priority.
This program will be managed out of the Rodale Institute Finance office and will be governed by all Institute policies and procedures related to invoice submission and payment, governing policies of the Institute regarding culture, and are subject to recall if regulations and procedures are not adhered to.
Funding Information
- Projects will be prioritized based on potential impact and success. Project budgets should be a maximum of $2,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Any U.S. small-scale BIPOC farmer who is currently organic or wishes to pursue the transition process to become organic, or any student/intern/apprentice farmer involved in an organic operation is eligible to apply for these funds.
- The Organic Farmers Association is a partner in the process to identify and screen potential recipients for the grants.
For more information, visit Rodale Institute.
