Seed Project Foundation General Grants
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
December 31, 2026
97 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Seed Project Foundation General Grants
Funder: Harvest Seed Project Foundation (TX, US)
Website: spftx.org
Overview
Annual grant program administered by the Seed Project Foundation to support North Texas schools and nonprofits that embrace sustainability and align with the foundation's mission of creating a more sustainable future.Geographic Scope
North Texas (primary focus area)- Sustainable food systems
- Local farming and agriculture
- Environmental conservation and restoration
- Food security and pantries
- Employment and training programs for underserved populations
- School gardens and agricultural education
- Local food marketing and education
Focus Areas
- North Texas schools or nonprofits
- Must embrace sustainability mission
- No disqualification from receiving grants in successive years
- Qualify for board presentation review
Eligibility
- Application Period: October 1 - December 31 (annually)
- Board Review: Early January (qualifying applicants invited for brief presentations to Board on January 14-15)
- Award Ceremony: January 30
Application Timeline
Contact Information
Email: info@spftx.orgBackground
As of 2020, the foundation had awarded grants to six organizations including Empty Bowls McKinney, Hugs Cafe, Connemara Conservancy, Grow North Texas, Good Local Markets, and Blue Sky Therapeutic Riding and Respite.How to Apply
Grant Application Process
1. Review Eligibility Requirements - Confirm your organization meets all qualifications
2. Complete Application Form - Fill out the official application
3. Submit by Deadline - Applications must be received by midnight on December 31st
4. Board Review - Qualifying applicants will be contacted in early January to make a brief presentation to the Board on January 14th or 15th
5. Award Decision - Grants will be awarded by check in a ceremony on January 30th
- Application form (available on website)
- Evidence of nonprofit/school status (for schools)
- Documentation of sustainability focus/mission alignment
Required Materials
Contact for Questions
Email: info@spftx.orgWhat Harvest Seed Project Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2021 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- Grants in 2021
- 2
- Total given
- $15K
- Median grant
- $7,600
- Range
- $5,200–$10K
- By dollars: Texas 100%. Top recipient cities: Greenville, TX; Arlington, TX.
Example grants
Ha Farm · Greenville, TX
Assistance to recover from winter storm damage
$10K
Texas Fungus · Arlington, TX
To assist in recovery of farm losses from freezing weather
$5,200
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
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