The Roy A. Hunt Foundation is seeking applications for its Community Farming Giving Circle Grants.
Donor Name: Roy A. Hunt Foundation
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/31/2024
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Honoring Rachel M. M. Hunt’s love of botany, they aim to improve access to local, organic, regenerative food and invest in farmers dedicated to their local communities – supporting holistic health and connecting people with the land.
Focus – the committee will prioritize a grantee that aligns with some of the following:

Addresses root cause issues of inequity in access to nutritious food.
Serves the local community through programming, community-specific food access, access to land, or work.
Supports community-based leaders to solve problems, steward land, teach gardening, preparing, and cooking with community members
Empowers organizations where modest funding can have significant impact.
Regenerates ecological webs from soil systems to pollinator networks (perhaps even propogates heirloom seeds and/or incorporates agroforestry)
Focuses on biodynamic/organic practices that mitigate air and water pollution, and toxins in the environment and bodies
Raises animals in ethical, and humane ways.
Transforms Faith Lands into sustainable gardens and farms
Brings farmer stories into bigger conversations and have their voices heard within decision-making venues.

Funding Information
Grant range: $15,000-$30,000.
Geographies
Primarily, but not exclusively, the United States.
Criteria

Organizations that have community-based leaders in decision-making positions and/or have direct community input on the work
Overall project / organizational budgets in the low to mid six figures
501(c)3 status or equivalency determination to establish tax exempt status
Occasionally, they will consider innovative, pilot projects or beta organizations of larger organizations that aren’t well-funded (due to structural constraints) but show promising early results

For more information, visit Roy A. Hunt Foundation.