NextCycle Michigan awards more than $100k
NextCycle Michigan awards more than $100k to entrepreneurs, communities, and groups advancing Michigan’s circular economy
Seed Award Spotlight: Sanctuary Farms
n early 2024, 11 Seed Award winners were chosen to receive seed funding totaling almost $150,000, based on their businesses’ commitment to promoting racial equity, enhancing healthy food access, fostering job creation, and embracing resilient climate practices.
Among these deserving winners is Sanctuary Farms, an organic farm in Detroit’s lower east side that has transformed city blocks into an urban oasis, providing fresh, affordable produce to the community.
Seed Award Spotlight: Sanctuary Farms
Michigan Good Food Fund is happy to announce the recipients of its inaugural Seed Awards, recognizing Michigan-based food and farm businesses making an impact in their communities. With a focus on promoting racial equity, enhancing healthy food access, fostering job creation, and embracing resilient climate practices, the Seed Awards are a cornerstone of the Michigan Good Food Fund’s commitment to supporting local food and farm entrepreneurs.
Sanctuary Farms Receives the 2023 Michigan Recycling Coalition Award of Excellence for an Organization
Sanctuary Farms receives the 2023 Michigan Recycling Coalition Award of Excellence for an Organization.
Congratulations to 17 SARE grant awardees in 2023
North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (NCR-SARE) has distributed over $9 million to fund 313 grant projects in Michigan since 1988. Just in 2023, $1,318,142 in new funding will support 17 Michigan research and education projects. Follow the links below to learn more about the grants.