Food System Economic Partnership

Grant Opportunity for Local Farmers and Food Producers

Farmers, owners of food-related businesses or those aspring to enter the industry are eligible to apply for grants from $500 to $2,000.  Applicants must produce food as a living (not as a hobby) for local markets in Southeast Michigan and established food co-ops may apply as a group.  To learn more about this grant opportunity and for information on how to apply, click here.  The deadline for applications is July 13, 2009.  Funding for these grants is made possible from the Michigan Regional Skills Allliance (MiRSA) of Michigan's Department of Energy, Labor, and Economic Growth (DELEG) and will be distrbuted by Food System Economic Partnership.