🌱 Grants to help you grow

by | Mar 3, 2025 | Black Church, Church Garden, Funding, The Network | 1 comment

Starting or sustaining a garden, farm, or community food project takes more than just good soil and determination—it often takes funding, too. That’s why I’m thrilled to share a few resources that can help bring your vision to life. These grant opportunities have been curated with our community in mind, offering support specifically for African American congregations, nonprofit organizations, and food justice advocates like you.
 
Take a look at these directories and grant sources to get started:​

Grant & Funding Opportunities – Support Black Charities: An online portal connecting Black-led, Black-focused, or Black-serving organizations with supporters and allies, offering a curated list of available grants. ​Visit: supportblackcharities.org

Foundation Directory Online by Candid: A searchable database of U.S. grantmakers and their funding activities, useful for identifying potential funding sources for various projects. Visit: https://fconline.foundationcenter.org ​

Good Food Funding Guide – New Venture Advisors: A guide listing sources of grants, loans, and equity for businesses and programs promoting sustainable food and agriculture, as well as local economies. ​newventureadvisors.net

GrantWatch: A platform listing grants available to nonprofits and small businesses, including categories for BIPOC communities and nutrition grants. Visit: https://www.grantwatch.com â€‹

Grants.gov: A comprehensive database of federal funding opportunities, including grants relevant to community development and food justice initiatives. Visit: https://www.grants.gov

 
I hope these resources inspire you to dig deep and dream big. Whether you’re looking to expand a church garden, start a youth farming program, or strengthen an existing operation, there’s support out there for you.
 
Let’s continue planting seeds, together. 🌾

1 Comment

  1. James Henry
    James Henry on April 23, 2025 at 12:22 pm

    I just found out there are grants to help grow small businesses—perfect for expanding my side hustle! I’d love to use the funds to offer audio books online services for busy readers. This could really help me reach more customers!

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