U-Pick Gives Back: Strengthening Farms and Communities Through Local Food This grant will support “U-Pick Gives Back,” a pilot project that will enable customers at U-pick farms to round up purchases and contribute directly to ensuring that their food-insecure neighbors have access to locally grown food. Farms will use the funds generated to purchase their
Goodwill Northern Michigan – $20,000 Read More »
Frontier to Freedom: Wilderness, Revolution, and Michigan Statehood This grant will support the production of a documentary with the working title “Frontier to Freedom: Wilderness, Revolution, and Michigan Statehood,” which is being filmed in recognition of the U.S. semiquincentennial. The documentary will explore the rich and often overlooked history of Michigan, tracing its evolution from
GVSU – WGVU Public Media – $25,000 Read More »
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
Laying the Groundwork for a Regional Food Hub in Jackson Read More »
Asbury Farm Incubator Project Asbury CDC will use this grant to launch a farmer incubator program in Flint, MI. Asbury will develop a business plan and pilot an incubator program that provides resources and training to new farmers interested in growing food for themselves and the community. The project will increase the output of Asbury’s
Asbury Community Development Corporation – $30,000 Read More »
Educational Programming and Facility Operations To provide salary support for essential staff needed for adaptable programming, including creative camp activities and virtual educational programs for various audiences, and to ensure that agricultural programming continues in a well-maintained farm setting.
Michigan State University Extension – $116,000 Read More »
