Kiss the Ground Direct-to-Farmer Grants

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

Overview: 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.

Contact: General inquiries through Kiss the Ground website (kisstheground.com)