Restore Midwest

Geographic Scope: Midwest United States

Focus Areas:

• Scaling regenerative agriculture across the Midwest
• Regenerative agricultural practice implementation
• Soil health improvement
• Biodiversity enhancement
• Climate resilience through carbon sequestration

Partnership:
Innovative collaboration between:

• Healing Soils Foundation (HSF) - Provides funding and farmer support
• Zero Foodprint (ZFP) - Coordinates implementation and carbon accounting

Funding Sources:

• Private sector funds (over $2.6 million deployed by ZFP)
• Government funds (over $4.9 million deployed by ZFP)
• Total reach: Over 500 farm projects across the region

Award Type:

• Direct-to-farmer grants
• Farmers adopt regenerative methods that:
  • Restore soil health
  • Sequester carbon
  • Enhance climate resilience
  • Improve biodiversity

Practices Supported:

• Soil health regenerative practices
• Carbon sequestration methods
• Ecosystem restoration
• Climate-smart agriculture

How to Apply

Specific application procedures were not detailed in available materials. Interested farmers should:

1. Contact Healing Soils Foundation or Zero Foodprint:
   • HSF Contact: info@healingsoilsfoundation.org
   • Website: healingsoils.org/programs
   • Address: 1720 W Division St., Chicago IL 60622
2. Inquire About:
   • Current application windows
   • Eligible regenerative practices
   • Funding amounts available
   • Required documentation
   • Grant timeline and disbursement process
   • Partnership with Zero Foodprint

Note: The foundation should be contacted directly for specific application procedures and timelines.