Project Grant Funding Guidelines
Project Grant amounts range from $200 - $1200. Farm Community Fund provides Project Grants to initiatives that advance one or more of the following areas:
farms, land, and local food systems—initiatives that serve farms, protect land, or connect people to local food systems
fitness and outdoor recreation—projects that cultivate or support active lifestyles
community characteristics—projects that highlight an aspect of local heritage or culture
What we fund
Project-related expenses including materials, supplies, marketing, planning, space and equipment rental, or general operating costs.
Eligibility and Selection
Any nonprofit organization, school, church, municipality, or community group may apply. Projects that advance the above funding priorities are selected at the discretion of the Farm Community Fund and as funds are available.
Requirements
All Project Grant recipients must:
submit a completed form w-9 before the funds will be released
submit a signed Funding Agreement before funds will be released
complete the Final Report within 30 days of the funds being spent
Application Deadlines
We accept applications year-round. Applications received before July 31, 2021 will be considered for grants awarded in October 2021. Applications received after August 1, 2021 will be considered for grants paid in October 2022.
Within 30 days of receiving an application we will notify the applicant with a “yes” or “no” decision. Grant amounts are determined in September and grants are paid via check in October.
We recommend applying during our planning season, January 1 – March 31, 2021.
Contact
Sarah Mutrux, Executive Director: director@farmcommunityfund.org or 802-858-5661.
Farm to Fork Fondo Benefit Guidelines
The Farm Community Fund works with Farm to Fork Fitness Adventures to raise money for initiatives in the host communities. Organizations with a strong volunteer base may consider applying to benefit from a Farm to Fork Fondo when one is happening in their area. Amounts raised from these events vary, and beneficiaries can expect to raise between $1000 and $3000 on event day.
The Farm Community Fund seeks to support projects that advance one or more of our priority areas:
farms, land, and local food systems—initiatives that serve farms, protect land, or connect people to local food systems
fitness and outdoor recreation—projects that cultivate or support active lifestyles
community characteristics—projects that highlight an aspect of local heritage or culture
What we fund
Project-related expenses including materials, supplies, marketing, planning, space and equipment rental, or general operating costs.
Eligibility and Selection
Any nonprofit organization, school, church, municipality, or community group with an eligible project may apply to benefit from a Farm to Fork Fondo. The benefitting organization must be present on event day, be able to provide volunteers to support the cyclists at registration, aid stations, and the finish line, and demonstrate the mission of the organization or project through creative team spirit. For more information about volunteering at the event, visit our Volunteer Information page. Projects that advance the above funding priorities are selected at the discretion of the Farm Community Fund and as funds are available.
Requirements
All Farm to Fork Fondo beneficiaries must:
submit a completed form w-9 before the funds will be released
submit a signed Funding Agreement before funds will be released
complete the Final Report within 30 days of the funds being spent
Application Deadlines
We accept applications year-round. To benefit from a 2021 Farm to Fork Fondo, apply before May 1, 2021. Applications received May 1, 2021-April 31, 2022 will be considered for the 2022 event series.
Within 30 days of receiving an application we will notify the applicant with a “yes” or “no” decision. Grant amounts are determined on event day and funds will be disbursed within 10 days of the event.
We recommend applying during our planning season, January 1 – March 31, 2021.
Contact
Sarah Mutrux, Executive Director: director@farmcommunityfund.org or 802-858-5661.