The Eastern Market Partnership and City of Detroit Office of Sustainability Urban Agriculture Division are pleased to announce grant funding opportunities to Detroit-based farmers and farmer collectives to lead community-serving projects that support food sovereignty, environmental education, climate resilience, and sustainable land use.
Donor Name: City of Detroit Office of Sustainability Urban Agriculture Division
State: Michigan
City: Detroit
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/30/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
The grants prioritize Black– and Indigenous-led farms, youth-led projects, and initiatives rooted in historically disinvested neighborhoods. Awards will support programming that directly serves the public through education, engagement, and demonstration, supporting Detroiters’ access to fresh, healthy food and knowledge of sustainable farming practices. Eligible projects include educational workshops, farm tours, composting programs, soil health education, food safety trainings, cooking demonstrations, youth programming, and more.
The funding aims to advance food access, environmental education, climate resilience, and sustainable land use while expanding sales opportunities for local growers. These grants are designed to get resources directly to growers and collectives, while advancing the city’s sustainability goals.
Funding Tiers
Grants are available at two levels, depending on size and capacity of the farm/farm collective:
- Total Available Funding: $225,000 awards
- Tier 1: $50,000 (3 awards available)
- Tier 2: $15,000 (5 individual)
Grant Period
January 1– December 30, 2026.
Eligible Activities for both Tiers
Projects must serve the public through education, engagement, or demonstration. Due to funding restrictions, grant dollars may not be used for permanent improvements to privately owned property, such as fencing, buildings, or private-use equipment.
Eligible expenses may include:
- Staffing, stipends, or facilitation costs
- Materials for public events or classes
- Educational or engagement programming
- Supplies for temporary installations or demonstrations
- Public distribution of fresh produce or meals
- Outreach, signage, or interpretation
- Event support (food, childcare, transportation)
Eligibility Criteria
They strongly encourage applications from:
- Black and Indigenous growers
- Farmer collectives and cooperatives
- Farms located in or serving historically disinvested Detroit neighborhoods
- Youth-led or multigenerational projects
For more information, visit City of Detroit.
