Slow Food St. Louis Biodiversity Grants

Don't let the March 1 initial deadline discourage you, Slow Food St. Louis will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis. The application is simple but doesn't appear to be available online anywhere, however Tish has it so just contact our office for a copy. She can also assist with preparing your grant application, so don't be intimidated out of applying!

Slow Food St. Louis is offering farmer/producer grants to support biodiversity in the St. Louis food system. Grants will be made available to farmers and producers for growing heirloom varieties and/or raising heritage breeds. Grants are available up to $500, but the committee reserves the right to offer funding above this amount.

Selection priority will be given to applicants that 1) have clear identifiable goals supporting biodiversity; 2) introduce a new product into the St. Louis market that will be sold at a farmers market, CSA, grocer, or restaurant; 3) include the goal of creating a niche market for the applicant farmer/producer; and 4) will maintain these varieties and breeds using sustainable farming methods.