Deadline:
7/10/2020 (by 7pm EDT)
Eligible Entities:
Those eligible to apply must satisfy all of the following:
Black-operated, family farms in Kentucky with fewer than ten employees;
Farms who are actively part of the local food system, including produce, livestock, edible herbs, honey, and maple syrup;
Currently farming; and,
Selling products through local markets (i.e. farmers market, roadside market, Community Supported Agriculture, farm share, local restaurants, etc.)
Funding Amount:
Up to $750
Overview:
This fund will provide one-time grants of up to $750 to Black-operated family-scale farmers in Kentucky to assist them in meeting the new demands brought about by COVID-19. Recipients are encouraged to partner with a local food pantry, backpack program, or other food security program to which they can provide their seconds and excess products. Be sure to write in the application that you are applying for the Black Farmer Fund, since the previous deadline for other funding was 6/26/2020.
Links:
Application: https://uky.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5gpsq9iZBQRANMh
Information:https://cfaky.org/kybff/