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Regional Food System Program : King Conservation District You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience. Programs > Better Food > Regional Food System Program Regional Food System Program There will not be a competitive grant round held in 2026.
KCD is working on improvements to our program. We will offer a larger pool of funding during the 2027 grant round. King Conservation District’s Regional Food System Program was established in 2015 to support the action plans of King County’s Local Food Initiative and the Puget Sound Regional Food Policy Council.
Based on input from a wide range of local food system advisors, KCD implemented a series of initiatives to strengthen our local food economy. Program components include Regional Food System Grants and Strategic Initiative Grants. Local Food Initiative (LFI) Refresh What is the Local Food Initiative?
The Local Food Initiative is King County’s policy roadmap to grow the local food economy and make locally grown food accessible to all. The original Local Food Initiative was published in 2015, and it is being updated for the first time right now! King County and King Conservation District are partnering to update the Local Food Initiative policy and programs.
What does the Local Food Initiative mean to me? The Local Food Initiative is for every resident of King County – from eaters to farmers to truck drivers. Whether you live in an urban, rural, or suburban area of the county, you eat every day.
The LFI guides policy and funding to shape the future of what food is grown and enjoyed here. KCD Regional Food System Grants KCD’s Regional Food System Grant Program supports projects that contribute to the economic viability of local farmers, encourage new farmers, expand acreage in food production, improve food access, and increase demand for King County farm products.
Eligible applicants include farmers, producer networks, marketing cooperatives, farmers markets, businesses, schools, special purpose districts, nonprofit organizations, tribes, and jurisdictions within KCD’s service area. The application window closed on Monday, August 25, 2025 at 5:00pm Applicants will be notified of decision by email: Friday, December 12, 2025.
The Local Food Initiative newsletter provides updates and information about the refresh. Reach out to project leaders with questions, comments, or ideas: Jessica Saavedra – jessica. saavedra@kingcd.
org Michael Lufkin – michael. lufkin@kingcounty. gov KCD Regional Food System Grants KCD’s Regional Food System Grant Program supports projects that contribute to the economic viability of local farmers, encourage new farmers, expand acreage in food production, improve food access, and increase demand for King County farm products.
Eligible applicants include farmers, producer networks, marketing cooperatives, farmers markets, businesses, schools, special purpose districts, nonprofit organizations, tribes, and jurisdictions within KCD’s service area. 2024 Competitive Grant Program Timeline Grant Opportunity Announced Information Session/Workshops Virtual Information Sessions Join a virtual information session to learn more and to ask questions.
RSVP for an information session by clicking on the links below. Time: 12:00noon to 1:00pm Time: 12:00noon to 1:00pm If you need support with the grant portal or would like to request for language and/or technical assistance, please contact Jessica. Saavedra@kingcd.
org or call/text her at 425-773-9065. Video Tutorial: Getting Started with Online Grant Application System Grant Application Instructions (Acrobat PDF) Grant Application Questions (Word Doc that contains the application questions) Sample Grant Application (Acrobat PDF) Step 3. Download and Fill Out Fiscal Sponsor Confirmation Letter Template Landowner Permission Letter Template Step 4.
Click below to start the application process For Approved and Existing Grants To submit reporting documents, upload the files in the grant portal. Reporting forms are accessible in the Grant Portal. How to Submit Reporting and Invoices Regional Food System Grant Reimbursement Request (spreadsheet)
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Farmers, producer networks, marketing cooperatives, farmers markets, businesses, schools, special purpose districts, nonprofit organizations, tribes, and jurisdictions within KCD's service area. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows not specified (nearly $500,000 awarded in 2025). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Regional Food System Grants is funded by King Conservation District. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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