The Restore Grant Program, administered by Zero Foodprint, a California Public Benefit Corporation, aims to sequester atmospheric carbon into soil, enhancing climate resilience and promoting regenerative agricultural practices. It serves as a catalyst for broader adoption of such practices, increasing awareness and demand for regeneratively produced ingredients, and ensuring equitable distribution of funds.
Eligibility:
- Location: Available to agricultural operations in California and Colorado.
- Applicants must be producing food for human consumption on agricultural land.
- Must implement at least one approved management practice.
- A Technical Assistance Provider is required for application.
- A carbon farm plan or conservation plan is not a requirement.
- Applicants can receive only one grant per funding round and must have completed any prior project validations for eligibility.
- Must not have exceeded a lifetime maximum of $75,000 in Restore grants.
- Property owner approval or proof of right to manage the land is required.
Apply:
Applications are accepted year-round with quarterly deadlines on the 20th of January, April, July, and October. Implementation and use of funds must be completed within twelve months of the contract date.
Message:
The Restore Grant Program encourages farmers and ranchers to adopt conservation practices that sequester carbon, improving soil health and contributing to a more resilient and sustainable agricultural system. By focusing on cost per ton of CO2e sequestered, the program aims to maximize environmental benefits while supporting agricultural communities.
Application Link: Restore Grant URL
Has tags: #RegenerativeAgriculture #CarbonSequestration #SustainableFarming #ClimateResilience #AgriculturalGrants #ZeroFoodprint
