The Wildseeds Grants program supports projects to enact transformative food and farm systems change in the United States. This must include the institutional racism embedded within those systems and the work to advance racial equity and justice.
Awards are typically $20,000 – $50,000 over a one-year term. Information about the 2025 grant cycle will be announced early in the new year. In 2024 grants opened on February 1st and closed on March 15th.
Eligibility
This grant is open to:
- 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations
- Tribal governments
- Organizations with a fiscal sponsor
Applicants must also have an annual revenue of less than $3 million dollars or an average annual revenue of less than $3 million over the last 3 years.
Focus Areas
All projects must be focused on one or more of these priorities.
- Cultural Organizing
- Inclusive Economic Models & Community-Controlled Systems
- Reclaiming Democracy
- Promoting Indigenous and Ancestral Foodways and Agricultural Practices
Funding Limitations
Grant funds may not be used for:
- Academic research
- Endowments
- Discretionary or emergency requests
- Litigation or legal expenses.
