Kiss the Ground Direct-to-Farmer Grants

Funder: Kiss the Ground, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit headquartered in Los Angeles, California

Announcement Date: November 21, 2024

Kiss the Ground announced $500,000 in direct-to-farmer grants as part of the organization's largest initiative in its 11-year history. This initiative aims to bridge the disconnect between consumers and farmers by providing crucial financial support and amplifying farmers' voices through storytelling.

Purpose:

• Support farmers transitioning to regenerative agriculture practices
• Ease barriers associated with transitioning to regenerative practices
• Provide direct financial support covering training and equipment
• Amplify farmers' voices through storytelling initiatives
• Foster direct connections between producers and consumers

Focus Areas:

• Training support
• Equipment costs
• Transitioning to regenerative agriculture

Geographic Scope: Nationwide (over 100 regenerative farms featured in Kiss the Ground's farm map)

Eligibility:

• Farmers practicing or transitioning to regenerative agriculture
• Farmers who can contribute to the organization's storytelling mission
• Farmers interested in joining Kiss the Ground's growing network

What They Support:
Financial support to ease barriers to transitioning to regenerative practices, including:

• Training
• Equipment purchases
• Infrastructure development

Impact Metric:
For every $100 donated to Kiss the Ground, the organization catalyzes the transition of 10 acres into regenerative agriculture.

Farmer Offerings (Expanded):

• Direct financial support ($500K total)
• Storytelling initiatives including:
  • "5 with a Farmer" shorts series
  • "Stories of Regeneration" mini-documentary series
• Access to regenerative farm map (100+ farms nationwide)
• Training and support programs
• Farmer Relations Board participation opportunities

Funding Support:
This initiative was made possible in part thanks to the generosity of the Humble community, a digital store and membership service supporting charitable causes with focus on health & well-being, climate change & sustainability, and equity & opportunity.