Funding Amount

$500 - $25,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

M.S.P.A. Grant Program

Funder: Massachusetts Society for Promoting Agriculture

Geographic Scope: Massachusetts

Award Range: $500 - $25,000, with typical grant size approximately $5,000

Focus Areas

The Society offers grants for projects that:

  • Benefit agriculture practiced in Massachusetts in a manner that is both economically and environmentally sound

  • Broaden knowledge of and support for farmers and farming in Massachusetts

  • Would not be likely to receive funding from government or corporate sources, but where a grant from the Society would enhance chances of such funding through matching grants

  • Stimulate research in new areas
  • Current Areas of Interest:

  • Sustainable agriculture, including integrated pest management

  • Projects that directly benefit the farming community (e.g., overcoming environmental problems)

  • Projects with ancillary benefits such as preservation of farmland and open space

  • Unique marketing ideas

  • Education programs designed to encourage consumer awareness of Massachusetts farm products
  • Eligibility

    Projects that will benefit agriculture in Massachusetts are encouraged across a wide range of agricultural enterprises.

    What the Society Does NOT Fund

    • Fundraising campaigns generally subscribed to by the public
    • Building funds
    • Endowments
    • Regular budgets
    • For-profit enterprises

    Timeline

    Applicants should anticipate a minimum of three months from the date of submission for grant consideration.

    Contact

    Questions regarding applications should be directed via the contact page at promotingmassag.org.

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Download Application Materials:
    - Download the Application Form (PDF)
    - Download the Application Procedure Document (PDF)
    - Review the Application Procedure Document carefully before completing the form

    2. Complete the Application:
    - Complete the PDF application form electronically and save with your project name as the filename
    - Alternatively, print and fill in by hand (email via contact page to request mailing address for hard copies)

    3. Assemble Supporting Information:
    - Gather all supporting documentation as outlined in the Application Procedure Document

    4. Submit Application:
    - Submit via the online portal or by mail (request address via contact page)

    Required Materials

    • Completed application form
    • Supporting information (specific requirements outlined in Application Procedure Document)

    FAQs and Resources

    • Review the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) page for common questions
    • Links to grant-writing resources available on the website
    • Contact the Society via contact page for questions not covered in FAQs

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    agricultureenvironmental-conservation

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