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Fund-a-Farmer Grant and Mentorship Applications are Open
Food Animal Concerns Trust (FACT) is one of the nation's foremost animal welfare non-profit advocacy organizations. As a longtime admirer of FACT, I'm happy to pass along details about programs that assist farmers who raise livestock humanely and sustainably.
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We've got some exciting things going on over here at FACT:
Fund-a-Farmer grants are now OPEN
Educate-a-Farmer webinar season has begun
Mentorship program applications are OPEN
Scholarships to workshops and conferencesÂ
FACT's Fund-a-Farmer 2025 grant cycle is now accepting applications.Â
We have two different Fund-a-Farmer grant opportunities this season:
Fund-a-Farmer Welfare Improvement Grants up to $3,000 each
One Fund-a-Farmer Systems Change and Innovation Grant for up to $10,000.
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Only one application for either the Welfare Improvement OR the Systems Change and Innovation Grant will be reviewed. You can learn more about our grants HERE.
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For those of you in the Chicago region, including any farmers within 200 miles of Chicago, there is a special incentive. Within our larger grant pool, we have $70,000 that will be directed to farmers in the Chicago region. We received a grant from Food:Land:Opportunity to support livestock and poultry farmers in the region. We encourage you to apply today.
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In addition to the grants:
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FACT's 2024/25 Educate-a-Farmer webinar series is under way. We have presentations on a variety of fascinating topics presented by experts in their fields. Check out our webinar page to see what we've got coming up.
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FACT is pleased to announce that applications for our 7th mentorship year is open. We have revamped this program.. You can learn more about this fantastic opportunity on our Mentorship Page.
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FACT's Scholarship Program is currently taking applications for registration reimbursement to livestock or poultry related workshops and conferences. Learn how you can get funded HERE.
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