The Arkansas Community Foundation is excited to announce the Access to Local Foods Grants.
Donor Name: Arkansas Community Foundation
State: Arkansas
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 11/22/2024
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
Arkansas Community Foundation invites applications for projects that will increase Arkansans’ access to locally grown and produced foods and/or strengthen the local food ecosystem, including:
- Programs that support farmers/gardeners/growers located in and working to provide fresh produce to food desert communities in Arkansas.
- Programs that operate or pilot innovative strategies to aggregate crops and/or connect local farmers/growers to distribution or retail markets.
- Programs that support local food ecosystems and collaboration among farmers/growers, technical assistance providers, co-ops, and others involved in food production and distribution (could include learning cohorts).
Foundation is looking for:
- Programs that address needs of small farmers/growers working to provide fresh produce in food desert communities in Arkansas, including transportation of product, technical education, equipment or supply needs, or other production or geographic barriers.
- Proposals that show evidence of partnership and/or how your program connects to a broader ecosystem of local food production and access.
- Project personnel (staff or key volunteers) who have experience with food production, farming, food business marketing or other local food systems skills and experience.
Funding Information
This is a competitive grant cycle, with eight 1-year grant awards of $15,000 each available.
Who’s Eligible for These Grants?
- 501c3 public charities (and organizations that are treated as such under IRS regulation, including schools, churches, hospitals, and government entities) are eligible to apply.
- Applicants must be based in Arkansas or have a significant on-the-ground presence working in Arkansas. All geographic areas of the state are eligible.
For more information, visit Arkansas Community Foundation.
