
Farmraiser Grant Project
Proposal Submission
We are excited to announce a request for proposals for the 2022 Farmraiser Grant!
Up to $1500 may be requested in the project proposal.
We will be accepting project proposals until Sunday, May 15 at 11:59pm.
Farm Eligibility Requirements:
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The farm is an independent, for-profit business
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The farm serves Southwestern PA or is located within 100 miles of Pittsburgh, PA
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Of the animals raised on the farm, most are raised for food marketed directly to consumers
Farmraiser Grant Program & Proposal Guidelines:
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Be as detailed as possible in your proposal. Proposals that are lacking in detail are less likely to be chosen as finalists.
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The project’s main purpose should be to improve the welfare of current and future livestock.
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Funds will not be given to proposals that:
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fund already completed projects
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pay for animal feed or more livestock
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impact one animal
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cover the cost of items that are not directly related to the animal welfare of current livestock
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The project should not result in a significant increase in the value of the farm property (e.g.., large outbuildings).
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The Ethical Farming Fund reserves the right to select finalists, with the final decision to be put to a public vote, with one vote per person. The Ethical Farming Fund reserves the right to reject a proposal or withdraw eligibility for any reason.
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If you have any questions about the RFP or issues with the form, please email info@ethicalfarmingfund.org. The Ethical Farming Fund will not accept late proposals under any circumstances, but may choose to extend deadlines.
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The awardee of the Farmraiser Grant shall enter into a contract with the Ethical Farming Fund regarding the use of funds to complete the project. This shall include a preliminary visit to the farm before funds are made available.
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The Ethical Farming Fund reserves the right to change these terms at any time.
Proposal Submission:
The full 2022 Farmraiser Grant proposal form can be viewed and filled at https://forms.gle/zpDmqMqh5PJztMmQA
Your progress will not be saved in the submission form. We strongly suggest having your answers prepared before you begin filling the form. Upon completion, you will receive a copy of your answers for your reference.