Washington State Organic & Sustainable Farming Fund

Tilth Alliance administers grants providing critical financial assistance to farmers in Washington State supporting projects that enhance environmental sustainability, economic viability, and social impact of farm operations.

Geographic Scope: Washington State, with recipients spanning 20-39 counties statewide (from Spokane County to Clark County, from Pend Oreille to Klickitat).

Focus Areas:

• Environmental sustainability and regenerative agriculture practices
• Soil health improvements (compost systems, amendments, low/no-till transitions)
• Water efficiency (irrigation system enhancements, rainwater catchment)
• Infrastructure improvements (fencing, solar arrays, seed saving equipment, walk-in coolers)
• Pastured poultry and livestock management
• Invasive plant removal and habitat preservation
• Culturally relevant produce production
• Community food access and education

Eligibility:

• Farmers and agricultural operations in Washington State
• Farms certified organic or following organic practices
• Diversified vegetable operations, mushroom cultivation, orchards, fiber farming, poultry/livestock operations
• Operations at all scales (new businesses and established farms)
• Operations owned by historically underserved communities (BIPOC, Immigrant, Veteran, LGBTQIA+, Woman-Sole Proprietors)
• Individual farms and farm collaborations

What They Fund:

• Equipment and infrastructure purchases
• Materials for farming system improvements
• Soil amendments and compost systems
• Irrigation and water management systems
• Renewable energy installations (solar)
• Shared-use equipment benefiting multiple farms
• Pasture management and rotational grazing infrastructure

What They Don't Fund: Not explicitly stated in provided materials.

Background: Administered by Tilth Alliance, a Seattle-based nonprofit working to build a sustainable, healthy and equitable food future in Washington State. The fund supports organic and regenerative agriculture adoption across the state.

Address: 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, Suite 100, Seattle WA 98103

Recent Awardees (2025): 70 recipients including Sonder Farmstead, Bahati Farming, Blu Rooster Farm, Haki Farmers Collective, River Raven Herbs, and many others representing diverse farm types and locations.

Application Process

Detailed application procedures not provided in available website content. For complete application information, instructions, and deadlines, applicants should:

1. Contact Tilth Alliance directly
2. Visit tilthalliance.org for full grant guidelines and application materials
3. Reach out to Rae Russell, Farm Program Manager

Contact Information:

• Phone: Check website or call main office
• Email: Check website for grant-specific contact
• Address: 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, Suite 100, Seattle WA 98103
• Website: tilthalliance.org

Required Information (likely based on award announcements):

• Farm business details and location
• Project description and sustainability focus
• Budget and funding amount requested
• Expected environmental and/or community impact
• Applicant's farming experience and practices