Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since
September 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

  • Organizations

Geography

  • Massachusetts

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: (BAV's loans and technical-assistance programs are not grants and are excluded.)

Overview

Berkshire Agricultural Ventures (Great Barrington, MA) awards Market Match Fund grants to farmers markets within its Berkshire-Taconic service area to fund $1-for-$1 SNAP matching (up to $30/visit) for shoppers, supporting food access and local farm revenue. FLAG: grant amount and deadline not stated (apply by contacting the program manager; rolling) -> confirm eligibility/guidelines. (BAV's loans and technical-assistance programs are not grants and are excluded.)

How to Apply

Farmers markets in BAV's service area interested in applying should reach out to Program Manager Jake Levin via the Contact Us page.

What Berkshire Agricultural Ventures Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
7
Total given
$128K
Median grant
$15K
Range
$6,500–$32K
  • 88% of its 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts, where this grant's project is located.
  • By dollars: Massachusetts 88%, New York 12%. Top recipient cities: Great Barrington, MA; North Adams, MA; Pittsfield, MA.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

  • North Adams Farmers Market · North Adams, MA

    Market match program

    $32K

  • Roots Rising · Pittsfield, MA

    Market match program

    $31K

  • Great Barrington Farmers Market · Great Barrington, MA

    Market match program

    $26K

  • MX Morning Star · Claverack, NY

    Market match program

    $15K

  • Berkshire Grown · Great Barrington, MA

    Market match program

    $10K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Food security
  • Agriculture

Project Locations

  • MA

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