Co-op Seedling Grants for Local Food System Projects
GrantID: 970
Grant Funding Amount Low: $500
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $9,000
Summary
A community‑focused grant opportunity in the Burlington, Vermont area provides modest financial awards to support nonprofit initiatives that help strengthen the local food system and address food access challenges. Annual funding totals more than $25,000, with individual grants commonly ranging from a few thousand dollars up to several thousand depending on project size and alignment with program priorities.
Only nonprofit organizations that operate within Vermont and have a mission tied to local food system resilience, food security, and community nutrition are eligible to apply; individuals, for‑profit businesses, and entities without recognized nonprofit status are generally not eligible.
Grant funds are intended to help launch or expand programs that improve access to nutritious food, support community gardens, pilot innovative food‑related services, or build organizational capacity for projects that contribute to healthier, more equitable local food systems.
The opportunity emphasizes community benefit through projects that engage residents, strengthen regional food infrastructure, and foster collaboration among local partners.
To find more grants, go to The Grant Portal and use the Search Grant tool to find your next grant.
Explore related grant categories to find additional funding opportunities aligned with this program:
Agriculture & Farming grants, Community Development & Services grants, Environment grants, Food & Nutrition grants, Non-Profit Support Services grants, Other grants.
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