Rodale Institute, in partnership with Organic Farmers Association and TAZO, offers a micro-grant program specifically targeted to support small-scale BIPOC farmers, whether organic, transitioning to organic, or an aspiring organic farmer. Any U.S. small-scale BIPOC farmer who is currently organic or wishes to pursue the transition process to become organic, or any student/intern/apprentice involved in an organic operation is eligible to apply for these funds. Organic Farmers Association will be a partner in the process to screen potential recipients for the grants.
Rodale Institute will fund up to $18,000 per year, with these funds being matched by TAZO for a total of $36,000 per year for projects that meet the program’s requirements. Projects will be prioritized based on potential impact and success. Project budgets should be between $500 and $2,000, with an anticipated average budget of approximately $1,000. Multiple-year budgets will be accepted for projects requiring several years or seasons to complete, with annual milestones being described and met. In that case, the dollar amount of the submission can exceed the maximum allowed for a single year allotment.
