Community Funds Investing in Farmers and Healthy Food Access in Maine (USA)
GrantID: 74127
Grant Funding Amount Low: $15,000
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $30,000
Summary
This grant program offers funding in the range of $15,000 to $30,000 per award, with select opportunities for multi‑year support. It’s designed to support organizations that improve access to local, organic, regenerative food and empower community‑based agricultural leaders. The goal is to bolster holistic health, ecological stewardship, and social equity through initiatives that connect people with land and healthy food.
Funding is available to nonprofit groups—specifically those with 501(c)(3) status or an equivalent—primarily across the United States. Ideal applicants are community‑led organizations with shared decision‑making structures and modest-to-mid six‑figure budgets. Small or pilot projects that show early promise may also be considered, even if not yet robustly funded.
Grantee priorities include addressing inequities in nutritious food access, community‑specific programming, land access, stewardship education (e.g., gardening, food prep), regenerative practices (such as soil health, pollinator support, organic/biodynamic methods), and ethical animal raising. They also encourage projects that build ecological networks and amplify farmers’ voices in community decision-making.
The intent is for the funds to serve as meaningful—yet non-dependency creating—support. Typical grants fall between $15,000 and $30,000, with occasional more generous awards up to $50,000. The foundation prefers flexible funding but will fund specific projects as well, and may offer multi‑year commitments for an enhanced impact .
Reviews of past awards show that these grants have successfully supported local farms and community gardens, strengthened food sovereignty, and empowered regional food initiatives. They aim to foster integrated solutions through partnerships and help communities better adapt to environmental challenges.
In summary, this grant supports nonprofit-led, community-centered farming and food programs across the U.S., offering $15k–$30k in funding. It emphasizes equity, ecological health, local leadership, and regenerative agriculture.
Organizations and individuals based in Maine who are engaged in Health & Medical may be eligible to apply for this funding opportunity. To discover more grants that align with your mission and objectives, visit The Grant Portal and explore listings using the Search Grant tool.
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