How much funding does Soil Health Grant provide?

Funding amounts vary. Check the grant details for specifics.

When is the deadline for Soil Health Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Soil Health Grant?

Eligible applicants: Tribal Conservation Districts; Individual growers.

Soil Health Grant

Alaska Pacific University Foundation

Foundation Agriculture Grants Community Development Grants

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Eligible organizations

Tribal Conservation Districts
Individual growers

Other requirements

Villages
Farmers on leased plots (e.g., at Grow North Farm)
Local and immigrant farmers

Overview

Geographic Scope: Anchorage, Alaska (local focus)

Focus Areas:

Sustainable farming practices
Soil health and restoration
Food system resilience
Support for Tribal Conservation Districts, villages, and individual growers

Eligibility:

Tribal Conservation Districts
Villages
Individual growers
Farmers on leased plots (e.g., at Grow North Farm)
Local and immigrant farmers

What They Fund:

Soil amendments
Drip irrigation systems
Row cover materials
Nitrogen-fixing crops
Soil testing
Irrigation improvements
Tools for soil management (e.g., soil tilther)
Seeds and soil amendments for smaller operations

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.