Who We Are
We are an independent foundation informed by the vision of our Founders, Adolph and Ginger Meyer.
For over 40 years we have supported the sustainable development of Michigan agriculture and community food systems, the protection of Michigan’s land and natural resources, and the preservation of expressions of America’s heritage.
Supporting Sustainable Development For Over 40 Years
Our Office is Located at the MSU Tollgate Farm and Education Center in Novi, Michigan
Featured News
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Whose Revolution? Reframing the American Revolution at the Concord Museum
As the nation commemorates the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, the Concord Museum in Concord, Massachusetts, has taken bold steps toward reshaping how we remember its beginnings. In March 2025, the Museum opened a new special exhibition entitled Whose Revolution, which explored the many different meanings of revolution in the decade leading up to […]
New Grant to GVSU-WGVU will Support a Documentary Honoring Michigan Statehood
The Americana Foundation is pleased to award a grant to GVSU-WGVU Public Media in support of Frontier to Freedom: Wilderness, Revolution, and Michigan Statehood, a new documentary produced by Manitou Films for PBS. This one-hour film will mark the nation’s semi-quincentennial by exploring Michigan’s evolution from a vast wilderness to its emergence as the 26th state […]
Strengthening Volunteer Power for Great Lakes Conservation
This month, the Americana Foundation awarded a $25,000 grant to the Keweenaw Land Trust (KLT) for its Volunteer Capacity Initiative: Laying the Groundwork for Lasting Impact. Founded in 1996, KLT protects more than 9,500 acres and nearly 10 miles of Lake Superior shoreline in Michigan’s western Upper Peninsula. The organization works with landowners to create […]
Laying the Groundwork for a Regional Food Hub in Jackson
In May 2025, the Americana Foundation awarded a $20,000 grant to Grow Jackson to support the planning phase of a new regional food hub that will serve South Central Michigan. The initiative aims to address longstanding gaps in food systems infrastructure and expand market access for local farmers and food entrepreneurs-while giving consumers in Jackson […]
Strengthening Small Livestock Farms Through Peer Collaboration: Crosshatch Center for Art & Ecology
In May 2025, the Americana Foundation awarded a $25,000 grant to the Crosshatch Center for Art & Ecology to pilot a peer-based support network for small-scale livestock producers in northwest Lower Michigan. This initiative aligns with our goal of transforming regional food systems through ecologically sound, locally rooted strategies that center the needs of growers, […]
Revolutionizing Icons: Reimagining the 18th-century Art of the Americas Galleries at the MFA Boston
In 2026, the United States will commemorate the 250th anniversary (the “Semiquincentennial”) of its founding, the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and the onset of the American Revolution (“America250”). State and local governments, museums, historical associations, and other cultural and civic institutions across the country are developing programs designed to commemorate the importance of […]
Michigan Good Food Fund’s Seed Awards Benefit Michigan Farmers and Food Businesses
Small farmers and early-stage food entrepreneurs face numerous challenges as they work to build sustainable businesses and create or strengthen local food systems. At the earliest stages, these businesses may be perceived as too risky for traditional financing or may lack the capacity and network relationships needed to obtain sustainable funding. Small financial boosts, such […]
MSU Tollgate Staff and Volunteers Dedicate the “Founders Garden” in Honor of Adolph and Ginger Meyer
For many years, the Rose Garden at MSU Tollgate Farm was one of the oldest and most beloved gardens on the property. The garden produced rose blooms for decades and was a favorite of visitors and volunteers. Kate Harper, long-time Americana Board Member and granddaughter to Adolph and Ginger Meyer, said that the garden always […]
Americana Welcomes Three New Trustees to the Board
The Board of Trustees of the Americana Foundation welcomed three new members at its recent meeting in August: Denene De Quintal, Liz Kirkwood, and Kathryn Underwood. All three bring substantive expertise and a deep commitment to Americana’s program work and will help to guide the Foundation’s strategy in the coming years. Americana’s Board looks forward […]