The Harold Grinspoon Foundation is excited to announce the 2025 Local Farmer Awards.
Donor Name: Harold Grinspoon Foundation
State: Massachusetts
County: Selected Counties
Type of Grant: Awards and Prizes
Deadline: 01/31/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Details:
The Local Farmer Awards are intended to help farmers purchase capital equipment used as an ongoing part of farm operations with a life expectancy of more than 5 years. Do you have an idea for a project that could help your farm grow?
Funding Information
Up to $2,500.
Eligibility Criteria
- Must have annual gross sales of at least $10,000
- The Farm must be located in Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin or Berkshire County of Massachusetts (Beginning in 2024 – farms located outside of the 4 Western Massachusetts Counties were no longer eligible for these grants regardless of membership in Berkshire Grown or CISA)
- Farm must grow, harvest, and market your own agricultural products as more than 50% of your farm’s economic activity
- Farmers are required to contribute to the cost of the capital equipment purchased through this grant.
- Funds must be used for farm equipment and/or physical improvements related to the process of growing, harvesting, or processing.
- Project must start and finish in calendar year 2025.
For more information, visit Harold Grinspoon Foundation.
