Apply Now for Alaska Micro-Grants to Boost Local Food Security Initiatives | Homepage [Video]

You can now apply for a micro-grant through the state Division of Agriculture’s food security program.

These grants, which range from $2,500 to $5,000, aim to increase the quality and quantity of locally grown foods in Alaska’s food-insecure communities.

Projects related to gardening, livestock, food processing, and greenhouses can all benefit from this funding.

According to the Department of Natural Resources website: “Eligible applicants must engage in activities to increase the quantity and quality of locally grown food for food-insecure individuals, families, neighborhoods, and communities. Eligible applicants must be 18 years of age or older, an Alaska resident, physically located in Alaska, and must apply directly to the Alaska Division of Agriculture’s granting system Smart Simple Portal. “

You can apply for a micro-grant now until November 26.