Washington State Organic & Sustainable Farming Fund

Washington State Organic & Sustainable Farming Fund

Overview: 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.

Contact: Rae Russell, Farm Program Manager at Tilth Alliance

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.