Hardship Assistance Grants for Organic Producers in CA

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2020 Hardship Assistance Grants for Organic Producers in California

If you—or an organic producer you know—have experienced hardship during the 2020 calendar year, we encourage you to apply for financial assistance through the Bricmont Hardship Assistance Fund. The application deadline is midnight on November 20, 2020. 

Throughout the nation, farmers are experiencing severe economic losses as the result of the COVID-19 pandemic, extreme weather patterns, an increase in duration and number of natural disasters, and financial challenges. Now, more than ever, organic producers need access to immediate and long-term financial support to prepare for and recover from natural disasters and economic loss.

Each year, the CCOF Foundation responds to crises like these by offering economic assistance to organic farmers, processors, and handlers. Over the past eight years, over 200 certified organic businesses across the country have received financial support through CCOF’s Bricmont Hardship Assistance Fund.

Applying for financial assistance from the fund is easy—simply complete our online application by midnight on November 20, 2020. Documentation of your economic loss and organic certification is required. Assistance will be awarded based on need and available funds.

Hardship Assistance Grants for Organic Producers – Eligibility Criteria

Applicants who meet the following criteria are welcome to apply:

• Certified organic operations currently in good standing (valid organic certificate required for consideration)
• Severe economic loss experienced in the 2020 calendar year
• Submission of complete explanation and supporting evidence of economic loss resulting from the hardship (required for consideration)
• Submission of a receipt for organic certification fees paid in 2020 (by any accredited certifier)
• Submission of a progress report/survey six months after you receive the grant
• Grantees from previous years are welcome to re-apply

APPLY NOW AT THIS LINK

Applications must be received by the CCOF Foundation no later than November 20, 2020. Incomplete applications or applications received after this date will not be considered.

More Information

For more information, contact the CCOF Foundation at ccoffoundation@ccof.org or (831) 423-2263.

 

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