NOFA-NH invites NH farmers to apply for our new Organic Transition Fund mini-grants! Building on our Farmer Relief Fund in 2023, NOFA-NH has received a grant from the You Have Our Trust Fund to launch a pro-active fund to provide mini-grants to help organic and transitioning-to-organic farmers build resilience to mitigate the effects of climate change.   

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These mini-grants can pay for expenses associated with implementing healthy soil and on-farm practices to build climate resilience, including but not limited to: new supplies and equipment, soil tests, insect prevention measures, cost share for organic NRCS practices, etc. Mini-grants can also fund new and innovative projects that leverage organic practices to build on-farm climate resilience.  

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Certified organic farmers can apply for reimbursement for a portion of their certification costs from the transfer of their organic certification to another Accredited Certifying Agent (ACA) in 2024, provided the operation has also applied for the federal Cost-Share Program through FSA.  

 

Small-scale certified organic farmers with a gross income of less than $25,000 in 2023 seeking reimbursement for some of their 2024 organic certification costs, provided the operation has also applied for the federal Cost-Share Program through FSA.  

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The Organic Transition Fund also supports any NH farms in need of emergency/disaster relief (examples: crop or livestock losses, freeze, flooding, fire, or other damages). Any NH famers can apply for a mini-grant to help with losses they have experienced or expenses associated with repairing environmental, land, building and/or equipment damage.  

 

WHO CAN APPLY?  

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• Organic and transitioning-to-organic farmers for on-farm climate resilience projects; 

• Certified organic farmers seeking reimbursement for some of their 2024 certification costs; 

• Small-scale certified organic farmers with a gross income of less than $25,000 in 2023 seeking reimbursement for some of their 2024 organic certification costs

• Any NH farmer in need of emergency/disaster relief funding. 

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You must be a NOFA-NH member to receive funding. You can become a member here. Memberships range in cost from $5-$100. All membership levels receive the same benefits.  

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You can apply for funding in multiple categories, up to $3,000 total.  

 

HOW DO I APPLY?  

Applications will be accepted through Sunday, November 17, 2024. Please use this Google Form to submit your application. NOFA-NH may reach out to you for supporting documents and information. Once the application window closes, a Selection Committee will review all applications and award and distribute funds by December 20, 2024. NOFA-NH will only use this information for processing applications. We will not share your information with any other individuals or organizations unless required by law.  

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REACH OUT TO US WITH QUESTIONS! 

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