The Restore Grant

The Restore Grant, funded by Zero Foodprint and supported by the USDA National Resources Conservation Service, aims to sequester atmospheric carbon through improved soil health. By incentivizing regenerative agricultural practices, the program promotes climate resilience and enhances nutrient density in food systems. It facilitates equitable funding distribution while engaging the public in climate action. Through competitive grants, it empowers farmers and ranchers to adopt sustainable practices, thereby contributing to regional food security and environmental benefits.

Purpose and Funding
Restore program of Zero Foodprint, with the support of the USDA National Resources Conservation Service.
The primary goal of the program is to sequester atmospheric carbon in the form of soil organic carbon, resulting in myriad co-benefits for the public ranging from climate resilience to improved nutrient density. The secondary goals of the program are to distribute funds in a manner that reflects the following values:
spurring broader adoption of regenerative agricultural practices; increasing awareness of and demand for ingredients produced through regenerative agriculture; and  distributing Restore California funds equitably.
The Restore program serves as a catalyst for federal, state, and regional efforts to increase the beneficial ecosystem services provided by agriculture and specifically to advance climate change goals by improving soil health and sequestering atmospheric carbon. In doing so, the program aims also to engage the public in supporting the resilience and carbon benefit potential of the agricultural economy and land holdings.
The financial incentives made available through the Restore California program enable farmers and ranchers to adopt conservation practices and, in exchange, businesses and consumers gain the opportunity to directly improve regional food systems and take regionalized climate action. The soil health practices funded through Restore California will accrue value to the agricultural operation as well, improving water and nutrient management, among other benefits.
Zero Foodprint awards grants on a competitive basis and is not obligated to fund any Restore project application, even if the project has been deemed eligible or recommended for funding. Zero Foodprint may award an amount that is different from the amount requested or recommended.