The Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation is pleased to launch the eighth year of the Local Farmer Awards for infrastructure improvements.
Donor Name: Harold Grinspoon Foundation
State: Massachusetts
Counties: Hampden County (MA), Hampshire County (MA), Franklin County (MA), Berkshire County (MA)
Type of Grant: Awards and Prizes
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 01/31/2022
Size of the Grant: $2,500
Details:
The Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation in partnership with Big Y and generous sponsors Ann and Steve Davis, Denucci Group at Merrill Lynch, Farm Credit East, HP Hood LLC, People’s Bank, Audrey & Chick Taylor, Baystate Health, Country Bank, and others will distribute over $125,000 in awards to local farmers.
Award Amount
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
- If not located in Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, or Berkshire County, be a member of BERKSHIRE GROWN or CISA
- The farm must grow, harvest, and market your own agricultural products as more than 50% of your economic activity
- Funds must be used for farm equipment and/or physical improvements related to the process of growing, harvesting, or processing.
- The project must start and finish in the calendar year 2022
The Award Cannot Be Used For:
- Farm stands
- Farmstand refrigerators unless also used for cold storage
- Delivery Vehicles
- General maintenance
- Hiring staff
- Marketing & Signage
- Purchasing livestock
For more information, visit Local Farmer Awards.
