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Find similar grantsFrontera Farmer Foundation: Chicago Area Farms is sponsored by Frontera Farmer Foundation. This program supports small, sustainable farms serving the Chicago area by providing them with capital development grants.
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Grant Applications - Rick Bayless Application are open now through March 5 th . Apply HERE Comments, concerns and questions can be sent to farmerfoundation@fronteragrill. net or ksullivan@fronteragrill.
net The Frontera Farmer Foundation is committed to promoting small, sustainable Midwestern farms serving the Chicago area, by providing them with capital development grants. Small local farms, which often struggle financially, are more likely to promote biodiversity by planting a wide range of produce and operate using organic practices.
By their artisanal approach to agriculture, the freshness of their product, and the variety of their offerings, these farmers ensure the highest quality food while they add immeasurably to the fabric of their local rural community.
Eligibility requirements : Frontera Farmer Foundation will award grants for capital improvements of up to $15,000 to small and mid-size farmers in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin that sell their food products to customers in the Chicago area at farmers markets and otherwise. We define “small and midsize” to mean family farms with up to $600,000 in annual gross revenue.
Farmers must have been in business for at least three years and must demonstrate how the grant will improve both their farm’s viability and the availability of locally grown food products in the Chicago area. Farms that have been awarded grants will be eligible every other year, for a maximum of three awards . Nonprofit farms & farms connected to nonprofit organizations are not eligible for grants.
Each application is reviewed with consideration of the farm’s long-term dedication to sustainable farming, the business’ demonstrated need and financial sustainability, and the expected outcomes of this support. Applicants will also be judged on their past history with the foundation.
Additional grants will be approved only after a farm has demonstrated the initial grant had a measurable impact on the farms infrastructure and ability to provide locally grown food to the Chicago area. Sample Files for Grant Application Sample Profit & Loss Excel Sample Debt Schedule Excel 2026 Grant Application PDF Grant application is provided in Adobe Acrobat PDF format.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small, sustainable farms serving the Chicago area. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Frontera Farmer Foundation: Chicago Area Farms is funded by Frontera Farmer Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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