The Farmers Advocating for Organic Grant provides a way for Organic Valley farmers to address the long-term needs of the organic marketplace and the future of organic agriculture by supporting the development of long-term solutions.
Donor Name: Organic Valley
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/18/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Within this context, FAFO is currently prioritizing projects that focus on:
- Projects that benefit family farmers who produce organic dairy, eggs, meat, produce, and grain/forage
- Projects that focus on organic soil health and biology
- Projects that strengthen CROPP Cooperative (internal).
Categories
FAFO Funds Projects That Make a Difference
- Research
- Projects that conduct credible scientific research related to organic farmers, organic farming practices, and organic food
- Education
- Projects that provide organic agricultural education for farmers, or educate consumers and other key stakeholders on the benefits of organic food and farming
- Advocacy
- Policy or consumer advocacy projects meant to protect organic integrity, organic standards, the organic marketplace, or the livelihood of organic farmers.
Funding Information
One-time grants are awarded in the amounts of $5,000-$50,000, with an average grant award of $20,000 and the size of the award corresponding to the scope and impact of the project.
Eligibility Criteria
Check if your organization and project meet the following criteria before applying:
- Non-profit or academic/research institution
- Advances FAFO’s mission of protecting and promoting the organic industry or the livelihood of organic farmers (with an explicit focus on organic)
- Category of research, education, or advocacy
- Aligned with FAFO’s strategic priorities (optional, but projects meeting this criteria will be prioritized)
- Organization’s impact reaches beyond local community
- Administrative overhead does not exceed 5% of amount requested.
For more information, visit Organic Valley.
