Soil Health Grant

Soil Health Grant

Status: Active

Geographic Scope: Anchorage, Alaska (local focus)

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Program Description:
Rooted in the belief that healthy soil is the foundation of healthy communities, APU's Soil Health Program provides small, accessible grants guided by Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) soil health principles and APU's core values. The program supports efforts that honor both science and tradition, fostering environmental, cultural, and economic resilience by investing in farmers who know their land and care for it.

Background:
The program has supported multiple 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.