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Barnraiser Crowdfunding Project
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By Sheila Cassani
In Get Involved
Posted October 6, 2016

Barnraiser Crowdfunding Project

Funding for Small Sustainable Farms Breaks New Ground
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By Sheila Cassani
In Grantees
Posted April 18, 2016

Funding for Small Sustainable Farms Breaks New Ground

Barnraiser Project Launches Monday, Feb. 22!!
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By Sheila Cassani
In Get Involved
Posted February 17, 2016

Barnraiser Project Launches Monday, Feb. 22!!

At The FruitGuys Community Fund we’re putting the finishing touches on our Barnraiser Project, a crowdfunding site dedicated to sustainable food and farming. This year, we are looking to [...]

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We’re excited to announce our 2025 FruitGuys Com We’re excited to announce our 2025 FruitGuys Community Fund grantees. This year, we awarded $90,000 in microgrants to 21 small farms and agricultural nonprofits across 17 states, supporting sustainability projects that improve soil health, conserve water, and strengthen local food systems. Thank you to all who applied, our volunteer grant reviewers, and the customers and supporters who made these grants possible. Stay tuned—we’ll be sharing highlights from each of our grantees in the weeks ahead. Read more: fruitguyscommunityfund.org/2025-farm-grantees-announced
🌱✨ Final project updates are in from our 2024 🌱✨ Final project updates are in from our 2024 Farm Grantees! See how these incredible farmers turned their sustainability projects into reality—improving soil health, conserving water, and strengthening local food systems. 📖 Read their inspiring stories from the link in our bio.
🚨 Last Call for Grant Applications! 🚨 Today 🚨 Last Call for Grant Applications! 🚨 Today is the final day for small-scale farmers and agriculture nonprofits to submit applications for our 2025 Grant Cycle! ⏰ Deadline: January 31, 2025, at 11:59 PM PST Don't miss this chance to secure micro-grants that support sustainable farm projects and strengthen your community impact. 🌱
Last Call for Volunteer Grant Reviewers! We're lo Last Call for Volunteer Grant Reviewers! We're looking for a few more volunteers to help evaluate 2025 farm-grantee applications. This is a unique opportunity to support small farms and make a meaningful impact! 🌱 🗓 Time Commitment: 3.5 hours of virtual group discussions on grantee recommendations Independent reading and scoring of applications Participation is fully virtual. 🔗 Interested? Review the schedule and complete the registration form at the link in our bio! Thank you for your support in growing the future of sustainable farming! 💚
🌱 One Week Left to Apply! 🌟 Empowering smal 🌱 One Week Left to Apply! 🌟 Empowering small-scale farming for a sustainable future! Our grant program supports farmers in strengthening both their operations and communities—environmentally and economically. 🗓️ Deadline: January 31, 2025, at 11:59 PM PST Don’t miss this opportunity to grow your farm’s future! 👉 Apply now via the link in our bio!
Volunteer for our annual grant review committee! H Volunteer for our annual grant review committee! Help decide which small farms and agricultural nonprofits will have the opportunity to tackle environmental and sustainability projects. Participation will be virtual. Learn more at the link in our bio!
🌱 Your donation fuels essential grants for smal 🌱 Your donation fuels essential grants for small, independent farms across the country! 💯 100% tax-deductible, with every dollar going directly to fund farm grants—not administrative costs. By supporting sustainable farming, you’re helping farmers grow stronger, healthier communities for us all. 🌟 Donate today and plant the seeds for a better future at the link in our bio!
🌿 Supporting sustainable agriculture, one farm 🌿 Supporting sustainable agriculture, one farm at a time! 🌾 We're thrilled to be featured in Farm & Ranch Guide for our work helping farmers launch impactful projects through The FruitGuys Community Fund grants. 💛 Read how these grants are empowering small farms to implement sustainable solutions for a healthier future. Link in bio!
Apply today at the link in our bio to be considere Apply today at the link in our bio to be considered for a grant award up to $5K for projects that help small-scale farmers improve sustainability efforts. 🌷 💛
🌱 Big impacts start small! 💛 The FruitGuys C 🌱 Big impacts start small! 💛 The FruitGuys Community Fund is proud to support farmers and sustainable agriculture through our annual grant program. Check out this feature in The Packer highlighting how we're helping small farms make a big difference for their communities and the planet. 🌍 🔗 Read more via the link in our bio.
We're seeking up to 20 volunteers to help us evalu We're seeking up to 20 volunteers to help us evaluate 2025 farm-grantee applications. 🌎🌱 The annual volunteer review committee donates approximately 15-20 hours in February - March. Reviewers will read and score project proposals, attend group discussions, and help finalize recommendations for approval. Participation is virtual. Please fill out our Volunteer Questionnaire at the link in our bio! Or, contact us at volunteer@fruitguyscommunityfund.org if you have any questions. 💛
Empowering small-scale farming for a better future Empowering small-scale farming for a better future. Our grant program aims to help farmers operate more sustainably—both environmentally and economically—as well as strengthen community. 💪 🌱 Submit an application starting through January 31, 2025 11:59 pm PST to be considered. ➡️ Learn more at the link in our bio!
🌿✨ Have questions about eligibility for our 2 🌿✨ Have questions about eligibility for our 2025 grant cycle? We've updated our Apply page with clearer info on eligibility preferences and criteria! If you're thinking about applying, be sure to check it out to make sure you're ready. 👉 Link in bio
Please consider supporting the 2025 grant cycle an Please consider supporting the 2025 grant cycle and help make a big impact on a small farm. 100% of your donation goes to the farms. 💛👩‍🌾 Donate today at the link in our bio! 🌱
📣 To make the application process easier, we've 📣 To make the application process easier, we've added PDFs of the full application questions to the bottom of our Apply page. This way, you can review everything and prepare in advance — especially since we know internet access can be tricky for some, and online applications can be challenging without all the info at your fingertips. We wish you good luck! #SmallFarmsBigImpacts
Know a small-scale farmer or agrilcultural nonprof Know a small-scale farmer or agrilcultural nonprofit? 🌾🧑‍🌾 Encourage them to read our eligibility requirements and submit an application for our 2025 Grant Cycle before the deadline on January 31, 2025 11:59 pm PST. ❤️ #SmallFarmsBigImpacts #microgrants #applytoday
Our 2025 Grant Cycle is NOW LIVE! Submit an applic Our 2025 Grant Cycle is NOW LIVE! Submit an application to be considered for a grant award up to $5K for projects that help small-scale farmers improve sustainability efforts. See the link in our bio for more information. #SmallFarmsBigImpacts
🌱 This Giving Tuesday, your support can make 🌱 This Giving Tuesday, your support can make a real impact! Help us continue funding grants for small farms & nonprofits working on regenerative agriculture projects that enhance soil health, biodiversity, and community resilience. Every dollar you donate goes directly to supporting these vital projects in 2025. Together, we can create a more sustainable food system for all. 💚 100% of your gift supports our grant program. Donate today and be part of the change! Please find the link in our bio.
We’re so glad that our Instagram account has bee We’re so glad that our Instagram account has been restored, and just in time for exciting announcements about our 2025 Community Fund grants! 🙌 👩‍🌾 Our 2025 grant cycle is coming soon, and this year over $45,000 in grants will be available for majority BIPOC-led agricultural nonprofits. 🌱 Stay updated and learn how to apply at the link in our bio.
🔔Coming Soon: Our 2025 grant cycle will feature 🔔Coming Soon: Our 2025 grant cycle will feature a new streamlined application process! 🗓️Mark your calendars and tell your farming friends to get ready to apply for grants up to $5,000 for small farms and agricultural nonprofit projects before January 31, 2025.  ⭐️Learn more at the link in our bio!
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