Growing Healthy Food Security and Community Engagement
Since 2009
FEEDING LARAMIE VALLEY SPECIALITY CROP LOCAL FOOD PRODUCTION & EDUCATION GRANTS
FEEDING LARAMIE VALLEY LAUNCHES GRANT INITIATIVE
TO BOLSTER SPECIALTY CROP PROJECTS
Feeding Laramie Valley is thrilled to announce the initiation of a dynamic grant program designed to champion innovative, community-centered specialty crop endeavors. In collaboration with the Wyoming Department of Agriculture, this initiative earmarks a total of $200,000 to support Specialty Crops projects across the state.
The program seeks to invigorate local vegetable, fruit, and nut cultivation, distribution, knowledge, and awareness. At least 20 grants will be disbursed to various entities and individuals throughout Wyoming, with the aim of amplifying local specialty crop consumption. Ranging from $500 to $10,000, these grants are open for application to eligible individuals, non-profits, and other entities.
Potential projects encompass a wide array of initiatives, including but not limited to the expansion and sustenance of community and school gardens, season extension programs, garden clubs, local governmental bodies and educational institutions, community colleges, Conservation Districts, as well as other pioneering crop demonstration and educational endeavors.
What Are Specialty Crops?
Specialty crops encompass fruits, vegetables, nuts, culinary herbs and spices, medicinal plants, as well as nursery, floriculture, and horticulture crops. For the purposes of these grants offered, Specialty Crops projects are limited to fruits, vegetables, nuts, and medicinal plants.
Purpose of the Grants
The overarching objective of this grant program is to foster the accessibility of specialty crops to the Wyoming community, thereby advancing food knowledge, security, and sovereignty. Past beneficiaries of specialty crop state grants have spearheaded initiatives such as school and community gardens, hoop houses, educational initiatives, and conservation efforts across Wyoming.
Eligibility & How to Apply
Applications for the grant program are now open to interested parties. The grant proposal must include a demonstration or educational component. These grants will include a cost-match system. We particularly welcome submissions from small-scale producers nonprofits, and individuals who may not have previously qualified for grant funding.
For more information and to access the application, please contact lina@feedinglaramievalley.org.
Contact:
Lina Dunning
Community Engagement Coordinator
Feeding Laramie Valley
307-223-4339