2024 Programming and Operations This grant will be used for general operating purposes at Tollgate Farm in Novi, MI. Tollgate leadership and staff will use the funds to cover staffing costs, materials and supplies, marketing and outreach, and to prepare for emergencies and contingencies.
Michigan State University Extension – $130,000 Read More »
Continuing to Foster a Circular Economy Rooted in Regional Food Systems This grant will enable a coalition of organizations to continue their efforts to strengthen local markets and community-based food systems in Northeast Michigan. Specific efforts will include (1) expanding direct-market opportunities for small- and medium-scale farms; (2) foster connections across the region that support
United Way of Northeast Michigan – $30,000 Read More »
Engaging Upper Peninsula Communities in Composting and Food-System Education Partridge Creek Compost (PCC), along with its partner organization, Partridge Creek Farm, are dedicated to building a resilient local food system in Ishpeming, MI and across the Upper Peninsula. PCC will use this grant to increase curbside collection of compostable materials by 25 households per month
Partridge Creek Compost – $21,840 Read More »
Michigan Good Food Fund Seed Awards Fair Food Network will use this grant to provide direct seed grants to Michigan-based food and farm enterprises that have a demonstrated commitment to promoting local agriculture so they can grow their businesses and/or prepare for additional financing. Successful applicants will be identified by a Stakeholder Board of entrepreneurs,
Fair Food Network – $25,000 Read More »
Hunter Park GardenHouse School Field Trip Pilot Program This match grant will leverage funds raised from other sources to expand a field trip program that enables schools and youth groups in the Greater Lansing area to deepen their connection to local food systems and learn about nutrition, botany, and other farm and garden educational topics.
Allen Neighborhood Center – $5,000 Read More »
McLaughlin Grows Educational Garden This match grant will leverage funds raised from other sources to construct a growing space next to an existing community farm in Muskegon. The new space will include no-till farm beds that students from area schools can use to grow and harvest produce that they can take home to their families.
Bethany Housing Ministries dba Community Encompass – $5,000 Read More »
Make Food Not Waste Make Food Not Waste will use this grant to create and deliver a behavior change program directed at college students. The purpose of the program is to reduce consumer food waste, which remains the greatest source of food waste in the food system. The program will focus on college campuses because
Edison Institute – $20,000 Read More »
DPSCD’s Horticulture Program This grant will provide one year of supplemental salary support for a horticulture teacher at Randolph Career and Technical Center. The Randolph CTE provides high school students with a career pathway education program that includes hands-on learning, job shadowing, project learning, apprenticeships, and certifications in various fields, including horticulture.
DPS Foundation – $7,500 Read More »
Fostering a Circular Economy Rooted in Regional Food Systems This grant will expand programs that connect small- and medium-sized farmers in northeast Michigan to communities in need of fresh local produce. Project partners will establish pop-up farmers markets in eight communities, connect farmers to food service facilities at senior centers, schools, and other institutions, and
United Way of Northeast Michigan – $20,000 Read More »
