The Microgrant Program was envisioned and organized by the NHFC Board of Directors. It utilizes the funds collected each October through the Change Within Reach Round-Up Program. This allows Co-op shoppers to donate to the Microgrant Fund by rounding their purchase amount up to the next highest dollar.
The donated funds received will be used to directly support local farmers that provide their goods to the Co-op. Microgrants are intended to help achieve the production of high-quality, sustainably grown food and increase overall access to local, healthy food for all our community members by providing funding to assist farmers with expanding their operations.
Applications for the 2023 program are due April 8th, 2024.
NHFC Microgrant Application – 2024
The 2023 recipient is our Gourmet Mushroom supplier, Strictly Mushrooms LLC.!
Rob and Rachel, owners of Strictly Mushrooms LLC, have been providing our Co-op with Gourmet Mushrooms since 2021. They will be using the funds to build a walk-in cooler to help expand their operations.