Farmers and others in Wisconsin's food industry who want to grow their local markets are encouraged to apply in the 2021 round of Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin grants. Managed by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, the grants can help farms and business more efficiently process, market and distribute food in local markets including stores, schools and institutions.
A total of $300,000 is available in grant funding; the maximum award for each project is $50,000. Grant applicants must provide a cash or in-kind match of at least 50 percent of the total project budget.
Each proposal must include a cover page, a completed budget template and three-page project description. Applications must be received by March 26, with winners being announced in June.
Since its inception in 2008, the program has funded 76 projects, totaling more than $2.1 million.
For more information, call the Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin department at DATCP at 608-590-7239.
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