Grants to Georgia Nonprofit and For-Profit Farms in Eligib

Grants to Georgia Nonprofit and For-Profit Farms in Eligible Counties to Address Operational Needs

Farm Support Grant

GrantWatch ID# 201187

Agency: Foundation

Funding Source

Food Well Alliance

Geographic Focus

USA: Georgia: Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton, and Gwinnett Counties

Important Dates

Conference Date: 01/09/23
Deadline: 01/27/23 11:59 PM

Grant Description

Grants of up to $7,000 to Georgia nonprofit and for-profit farms in eligible counties to address critical needs and support operations. Funding is intended to help farms implement farm infrastructure projects; purchase tools, equipment, and materials that promote improved efficiency, yields, and season extension; improve or expand production areas; access professional services; and support farm personnel costs. Eligible applicants are located in Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton, or Gwinnett counties.

Possible uses of the 2023 Farm Support Grant could include (but are not limited to):

Accomplishing farm infrastructure projects–season extension infrastructure (like high tunnels, caterpillar tunnels, row cover supplies), farm irrigation projects, cold storage, wash/pack station improvements, etc.
Expanding production space or capacity
Adding farm equipment and tools, materials, supplies, and inputs
Accessing training opportunities, professional development, and professional services–like marketing, online sales channel setup, consulting, etc.

This grant is intended to support farms that serve the public by consistently making their produce or farm products available to the public through means such as: selling at a local farmers market, through a CSA-style program, direct to local consumers (farmstand, online sales, or other direct means), through donation, and/or through other sales channels (local retail, restaurants, etc.).

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Eligibility

Others (see text field entitled "Additional Eligibility Criteria" for clarification)

Additional Criteria for Eligibility

Eligibility:
- Registered farm operations (farm businesses/enterprises & nonprofit farms) located in Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton, or Gwinnett counties.
- Farms that consistently make their food and farm products available for community consumption through means such as: selling at a local farmers market, through a CSA-style program, direct to local consumers (farmstand, online sales, or other direct means), through donation, and/or through other sales channels (local retail, restaurants, etc.).
- Farms that can provide a business license, registration of organization, or tax-exempt status documentation (there is space within the application to upload documentation).

Pre-Proposal Conference

A Q & A webinar will be held on Monday, January 9, 2023, at 11 am EST.

For additional information and to reserve a spot, see: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/farm-support-grant-qa-webinar-tickets-480184824737

Pre-Application Information

The deadline to apply is Friday, January 27, 2023, at 11:59 PM.

If needed, Food Well Alliance will reach out to an applicant by phone to gain more information about an application. In limited cases, a site visit might be required to learn more about a farm applicant and their request. Application decisions will be announced to applicants the week of February 13, 2023.

Eligibility: https://www.foodwellalliance.org/farm-support-grant/#eligibility

FAQ: https://www.foodwellalliance.org/farm-support-grant/#faqs

Estimated Size of Grant

$7,000

Term of Contract

Funds should be used by the farm by October 31, 2023.

Contact Information

Register and apply online: https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=foodalliance

Direct questions to Bobby Farmer, Grants & Relationship Manager, at bobby@foodwellalliance.org.

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