Slow Food Utah
Micro-Grant Program
Applications for micro-grants are due by midnight, February 15, 2012.
Only electronic applications will be considered.
Program Goals
We have created a Slow Food Utah microgrant program in order to fill gaps that we see in traditional funding sources for local food-related projects, especially for small-scale food growers and producers, community innovators, and educators.
Program Support
Once each year, Slow Food Utah holds its annual Feast of Five Senses fundraiser. All net proceeds from our annual fundraiser are designated for this micro-grant program. The grants have also been generously supported by Sysco Intermountain and additional private donors. We welcome additional financial contributions at any time, in any amount, to help continue this effort. You may do so via PayPal. One hundred percent of all direct financial contributions will be given out as microgrants, since our local chapter is entirely volunteer-run.
Who can apply for a grant?
Any individual, small business, or non-profit committed to Slow Food International principles of good, clean, fair food, cultural diversity, and convivality.
What kinds of projects qualify?
High priorities include projects that help increase or enhance:
-
local skills and capacity,
-
the availability of locally produced foods
(especially artisanal, Ark of Taste, wildcrafted, heirloom, or sustainably produced),
-
regional and cultural food traditions,
-
taste or youth education.
Please contact us directly before you fill out a complete application if you want to find out if an idea might fit.
What are some specific examples?
Funding to cover travel costs to attend a regional or national conference about Slow Food or sustainable agriculture that relates directly to your business, teaching, or education.
Funding to cover travel costs to attend a workshop or apprentice with an expert in your food specialty (cheesemaking, heirloom fruit or vegetable growing, baking, market farming, CSA operations, etc.)
Funding to support agricultural biodiversity, including purchase seeds and equipment related to producing a crop or breed of livestock, especially if it is:
-
on the Ark of Taste,
-
an existing or new Presidia project, (local projects that work to improve the infrastructure of artisan food production),
-
on the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy watch list,
-
another open-pollinated/heirloom variety,
-
a food important to the cultural traditions of native or immigrant communities in Utah, or
-
another local food crop or tradition at risk.
Funding to enhance your farm or operation that enhances sustainability, such as projects to address energy efficiency, transition to certified naturally grown, organic, or biodynamic (including initial certification costs) or invest in equipment or supplies that will enhance your operation and opportunities.
Funding to help start an urban garden or micro-farm as a community development or educational program.
How do I apply?
Download a copy of the application form and follow the detailed instructions. While we must be careful stewards of our limited funding, we don’t mean for this to be a burdonsome process. If you have any questions or need help, contact us. E-mail the completed application to slowfoodutah@xmission.com.
Do I need to be a Slow Food USA member?
Members will be given priority, but anyone can apply. To join Slow Food USA, click here.
When are applications due?
Funds will be allocated as they become available. The current application period ends on February 15, 2012 with the grantees to be notified as soon as possible, by April 1, 2012* or as soon as the selection committee can make final determinations.
How much funding can I request?
The maximum grant request is $2,000. We strongly encourage you to seek matching funds from other government or foundation sources. This grant can be used as a match, too. The grants are quite competitive and due to funding contraints we are only able to support a few of the many worthy projects that are submitted.
Please read the Microgrant Application form carefully as it stipulates specifics regarding these grants.
Download a copy of the Slow Food Utah Micro-Grant Application Form
This is a fillable form in Microsoft Word™ format. If you have any problems with downloading or opening this form, please contact the webmaster.
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Slow Food Utah
Micro-Grant Program
Applications for micro-grants are due by midnight, February 15, 2012.
Only electronic applications will be considered.
Program Goals
We have created a Slow Food Utah microgrant program in order to fill gaps that we see in traditional funding sources for local food-related projects, especially for small-scale food growers and producers, community innovators, and educators.
Program Support
Once each year, Slow Food Utah holds its annual Feast of Five Senses fundraiser. All net proceeds from our annual fundraiser are designated for this micro-grant program. The grants have also been generously supported by Sysco Intermountain and additional private donors. We welcome additional financial contributions at any time, in any amount, to help continue this effort. You may do so via PayPal. One hundred percent of all direct financial contributions will be given out as microgrants, since our local chapter is entirely volunteer-run.
Who can apply for a grant?
Any individual, small business, or non-profit committed to Slow Food International principles of good, clean, fair food, cultural diversity, and convivality.
What kinds of projects qualify?
High priorities include projects that help increase or enhance:
-
local skills and capacity,
-
the availability of locally produced foods
(especially artisanal, Ark of Taste, wildcrafted, heirloom, or sustainably produced),
-
regional and cultural food traditions,
-
taste or youth education.
Please contact us directly before you fill out a complete application if you want to find out if an idea might fit.
What are some specific examples?
Funding to cover travel costs to attend a regional or national conference about Slow Food or sustainable agriculture that relates directly to your business, teaching, or education.
Funding to cover travel costs to attend a workshop or apprentice with an expert in your food specialty (cheesemaking, heirloom fruit or vegetable growing, baking, market farming, CSA operations, etc.)
Funding to support agricultural biodiversity, including purchase seeds and equipment related to producing a crop or breed of livestock, especially if it is:
-
on the Ark of Taste,
-
an existing or new Presidia project, (local projects that work to improve the infrastructure of artisan food production),
-
on the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy watch list,
-
another open-pollinated/heirloom variety,
-
a food important to the cultural traditions of native or immigrant communities in Utah, or
-
another local food crop or tradition at risk.
Funding to enhance your farm or operation that enhances sustainability, such as projects to address energy efficiency, transition to certified naturally grown, organic, or biodynamic (including initial certification costs) or invest in equipment or supplies that will enhance your operation and opportunities.
Funding to help start an urban garden or micro-farm as a community development or educational program.
How do I apply?
Download a copy of the application form and follow the detailed instructions. While we must be careful stewards of our limited funding, we don’t mean for this to be a burdonsome process. If you have any questions or need help, contact us. E-mail the completed application to slowfoodutah@xmission.com.
Do I need to be a Slow Food USA member?
Members will be given priority, but anyone can apply. To join Slow Food USA, click here.
When are applications due?
Funds will be allocated as they become available. The current application period ends on February 15, 2012 with the grantees to be notified as soon as possible, by April 1, 2012* or as soon as the selection committee can make final determinations.
How much funding can I request?
The maximum grant request is $2,000. We strongly encourage you to seek matching funds from other government or foundation sources. This grant can be used as a match, too. The grants are quite competitive and due to funding contraints we are only able to support a few of the many worthy projects that are submitted.
Please read the Microgrant Application form carefully as it stipulates specifics regarding these grants.
Download a copy of the Slow Food Utah Micro-Grant Application Form
This is a fillable form in Microsoft Word™ format. If you have any problems with downloading or opening this form, please contact the webmaster.
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