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Bricmont Hardship Assistance Fund

CALIFORNIA CERTIFIED ORGANIC FARMERS

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Bricmont Hardship Assistance Fund

Funder: CCOF Foundation

Purpose: Provides grants to organic business owners and farmers affected by hardships of all kinds, including wildfires, natural disasters, and pandemics (e.g., COVID-19).

Geographic Scope: United States, with particular focus on California's Central Coast and North Coast regions. CCOF certifies over 700 organic businesses in these regions.

Eligibility:

  • CCOF-certified organic business owners and farmers

  • Applicants experiencing extreme hardships such as:

    • - Wildfires
    - Natural disasters (drought, hurricanes, floods, etc.)
    - Invasive pest losses
    - Pandemic-related losses
    - Other documented hardships

    Award Information:

  • Specific award amounts vary based on need and number of applications

  • Historical example: 2012 awards ranged around $6,000+ distributed to eight operations

  • As of 2020, the fund had distributed $210,000 total since 2007

  • 100% of donations to the fund go directly to organic farmers and business owners

    • Application Deadlines: Multiple cycles throughout the year. One documented deadline: November 20, 2020

    Contact & More Information:

  • Website: www.ccof.org/bricmont

  • www.ccof.org/donate

  • Address: 877 Cedar Street, Suite 248, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Application Timeline:

  • Multiple application cycles per year

  • Example deadline documented: November 20, 2020

    • Selection Criteria:

  • Applications reviewed by committee of CCOF board members and staff

  • Awards based on demonstrated need and number of requests received

  • Partial offset of certification costs for those experiencing extreme hardship

    • Required Materials:

  • Documentation of hardship (specific requirements not detailed in provided content)

  • Certification status verification (must be CCOF-certified)

    • Note: Detailed application form requirements and narrative questions not provided in available website content.

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