How much funding does Paul Bickford Legacy Grant provide?

Paul Bickford Legacy Grant provides $20,000 - $145,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Paul Bickford Legacy Grant?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Paul Bickford Legacy Grant

HEALING SOILS FOUNDATION

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Funding Amount

$20,000 - $145,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Paul Bickford Legacy Grant

Status: Currently closed; check back soon for next round of funding

Geographic Scope: Midwest United States, with focus on organic and regenerative grain operations

Initiative: Part of the "Healthy Soils, Healthy Grains" initiative

Focus Areas:

Support for Midwestern organic and regenerative farmers who are leaders in their communities

Farmers actively sharing principles of regenerative agriculture

Strengthening regional foodshed to revitalize soils

Organic and regenerative grain operations operating at scale

Projects that advance soil health, biodiversity, and sustainability

Eligibility:

Organic and regenerative farmers in the Midwest

Leaders in their community actively mentoring and sharing regenerative agriculture principles

Farmers committed to strengthening regional food systems

Particularly supportive of farmers in grain production and succession planning

Award Focus:

Continuation and strengthening of organic and regenerative agricultural practices

Enhancement of soil health, biodiversity, and sustainability

Community leadership and mentorship in regenerative agriculture

Regional grain ecosystem participation

Legacy Context:
This grant honors Paul Bickford (1958-2022), a pioneer in organic farming who:

Transitioned his family's conventional dairy operation to rotational grazing (1992)

Established Bickford Organics focusing on organic grain farming

Served on Wisconsin's Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection's Organic Advisory Council

Served on USDA Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers

Was known for mentoring the next generation of farmers

Made farm succession a priority through ethical partnerships

Funding Source: Made possible through generous support of the Paul Bickford Estate

Contact:
Healing Soils Foundation
1720 W Division St., Chicago IL 60622
info@healingsoilsfoundation.org
healingsoils.org

How to Apply

1. Application Portal: Visit healingsoils.org or contact the foundation
2. Current Status: Program is currently closed; check back for next round of funding announcements
3. Contact for Updates: info@healingsoilsfoundation.org
4. Application Timeline: The foundation will announce application windows for future rounds

Note: Specific application procedures and detailed requirements were not provided in available materials. Prospective applicants should contact the foundation directly for current application guidelines.

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Deadline

Rolling / Open

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