MSU Extension and the Lake County Community Food Council support the pursuit of grant funding to expand the local food system. The following grant sources are some options to consider. We encourage organizations to reach out to the Food Council before applying to make sure everyone is working in partnership to secure funding.
USDA Agricultural Marketing Service Local Food Promotion Program Grants
USDA Agricultural Marketing Service Farmers Market Promotion Program
USDA NIFA Community Food Project Grant Program
For Growers/Food Producers: Michigan SARE Farmer-Rancher Grant Program
For Growers/Food Producers: USDA Value-Added Producer Grants
USDA Agricultural Marketing Service Local Food Promotion Program Grants
USDA Agricultural Marketing Service Farmers Market Promotion Program
USDA NIFA Community Food Project Grant Program
For Growers/Food Producers: Michigan SARE Farmer-Rancher Grant Program
For Growers/Food Producers: USDA Value-Added Producer Grants