Soil Health Grant

Soil Health Grant

Funder: Alaska Pacific University

Status: Active

Geographic Scope: Anchorage, Alaska (local focus)

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Program Description:
APU's Soil Health Program provides small, accessible grants to support efforts in soil restoration and sustainable farming. The program is guided by soil health principles of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and grounded in APU's core values honoring both science and tradition.

Supported Activities:

Impact:
Grants have supported farms including Fresh International Gardens (FIG), Ba-Lescas Brothers Familia, Family Group Farm, Shaposhnyk's Produce, YB Rana Family Vegetables, Rainbow Produce, Umoja Vegetables, and Dehgan Family Foods. Farmers have reported increased yields, improved crop diversity, enhanced food access, and stronger local food systems.

Contact Information:
Alaska Pacific University
4101 University Drive
Anchorage, AK 99508