Foodocracy Farm Fund
To help combat the destructive growth of industrialized, factory farms across America's farmlands, Foodocracy created The Farm Fund to provide direct assistance to small, independent farmers. These programs will help promote a more independent and sustainable food system in local communities across the US by providing direct assistance to at risk farms that are overlooked by government grants.
Grants will be prioritized for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) and Women farmers. These communities are victims of well-documented government and corporate systemic racism and misogyny. This fund seeks to level that playing field.
We will prioritize farmers that are growing heirloom grains or beans as part of their crop rotation. In addition to receiving the grant, we would also purchase any additional beans grown outside of what their local foodshed needs.
The Farm Fund Grants Are Made Possible Because of Donations From People Like You
and Our Visionary Sponsors
Would you like to sponsor a grant? Email us for details on becoming one of our founding sponsors.
Meet our advisory board...
Amyrose
Foll
Virgnia Free Farm
Nan
Kohler
Grist and Toll
Krissy Scommegna
Booneville Barn Collective
Albert
Katz
Katz Farms
Karen & Velvet
Button
Ramona Farms
Mike
Reeske
Rio Del Rey Farms
Grant Applications
How to apply:
The 2022 Grant Application Window Is Closed. We will be announcing the next round of grants in March, 2023
What Can The Grant Pay For?
These $1000 micro grants can be used for anything that helps you continue growing food that is sustainable and healthy. We prioritize projects that further regenerative agriculture and soil health. Some things you may use the funds for include (but are not limited to) seed stock, education, obtaining organic or regenerative certifications, equipment repairs, materials needed for a project, etc. What CAN'T the grant pay for? Personal expenses and food for yourself or your team.
Eligibility:
- Farm must be located in the United States
- Must be 18+ years old.
- Must have a small farm between 5- 20 acres
- Farm must currently be in operation and needs to grow food products for human consumption
- Farm must be income-generating (This does not mean that the farm is required to profit)
- We prioritize farms that are:
- Woman Owned
- Black Owned
- Indigenous Owned
- Asian Owned
- Immigrant Owned
- Latino Owned
From The Blog
Farm Fund Grants Awarded
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Foodocracy Hosts At The California Small Farm Conference
Systemic Racism In Farm Funding
An Evening Under The Harvest Moon
Against The Grain
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