PATH - Matching Local Food Grant Application

Would you like to double the amount of money you are able to spend at local farms and producers? The PATH Foundation is graciously funding this innovative grant.


Please watch this video to learn more (copy and paste this link into your browser): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NCzV1BKRtA


How it works:

In keeping with our donor's request, these funds are eligible for organizations operating and feeding within the following geographic area: Culpepper, Rappahannock, and Fauquier counties.


Apply for a grant of a monetary amount that your organization is committed to matching 1:1 with your own funding.


Applications will be reviewed by a grant committee of MAFRAC stakeholders. Committee members or MAFRAC team members may reach out with additional questions or clarifications on your application.


If approved, MAFRAC will match your funds. Funds will be used to purchase healthy foods at local farms and producers within 2 months of approval notification.

Food your organization purchases (or donates if a farm/business) will be served to those in need at a hunger relief organization (HGO).


Your organization will make every effort to strengthen relationships with the farms, businesses, or HROs made through this grant opportunity. Your organization will commit to learning more about the local food system through videos, presentations, and flyers provided by MAFRAC and make every effort to educate your customers on the same.


The details:

At least 90% of the total funds will go directly to the purchase of locally grown or produced foods. A maximum of 10% of the total funds may be used for any overhead required to get the food to those in need.


Funds must be spent within 2 months of notification. Invoices and reports are due to MAFRAC within 3 months of notification. You may have the opportunity to apply again as there is currently no limit on the number of times you may apply and be awarded funds.


Each applicant may apply for a minimum of $250 (for a total of $500 to be spent on local foods) and a maximum of $2,500 (for a total of $5,000 to be spent). If you are awarded a grant, you will be required to submit a report to MAFRAC within 60 days documenting how the funds were utilized so we may share your great work to demonstrate why we are deserving of future funding. You may also be asked to present your project to MAFRAC stakeholders. Organizations that do not submit reports will not be eligible for a subsequent grant.


Example of how this will work if your grant application is approved and you are a HRO (dollar amounts are examples):

  • Your organization commits to providing $1,000
  • MAFRAC will provide $1,000
  • A total of $2,000 to be spent towards your project.
  • A minimum of 90% ($1,800) will go directly to the purchase of local foods.
  • A maximum of 10% ($200) may be utilized for any overhead costs related to this project.
  • Upon grant approval, you will sign a letter of agreement confirming the monetary amount your organization is committed to funding and MAFRAC’s commitment. You will also provide your organization’s W-9.

*Once funds have been spent, you will provide MAFRAC with receipts demonstrating at least 90% ($1,800) has been spent on local foods as well as a MAFRAC Grant Report. MAFRAC will confirm and approve your invoice, and will reimburse your organization 50% ($1,000) within 30 days of that approval.


Example of how this will work if your grant application is approved and you are a farmer or producer (dollar amounts are examples):

  • Your farm/business commits to providing $1,000
  • MAFRAC will provide $1,000
  • A total of $2,000 to be spent towards your project
  • A minimum of 90% ($1,800) will go directly to the donation of market-priced food from your farm or business to a local HRO
  • A maximum of 10% ($200) may be utilized for any overhead costs related to this project
  • Upon grant approval, you will sign a letter of agreement confirming the monetary amount your organization is committed to funding and MAFRAC’s commitment. You will also provide your organization’s W-9.

*Once funds have been spent, you will provide MAFRAC with receipts demonstrating at least 90% ($1,800) has been spent on local foods as well as a MAFRAC Grant Report. MAFRAC will confirm and approve your invoice, and will reimburse your organization 50% ($1,000) within 30 days of that approval.


*If you do not spend your funds all at once, you may submit separate invoices until you have exhausted your approved grant amount. Spend all funds no later than 90 days after grant approval. Contact Liz@mafrac.com if you need special accommodations or an extension.


Good to know:

Applications are evaluated with our North Stars in mind:

Health of the regional food system:

  • Maximize the distribution of local foods to minimize waste and support the local farm economy.
  • Support local producers, processors, distributors, businesses, and laborers.
  • Identify and resolve supply chain disruptions.

Supporting emergent and established food relief needs in the Mid-Atlantic region:

  • Vulnerable populations, children, disabled, and elderly.
  • Feeding organizations that have lost funding or food supply.
  • Markets, farmers, small food services, and consumers.



If you have any questions or if we can be of assistance, please contact danielle@mafrac.com or liz@mafrac.com.

Qualifying Questions:

*In keeping with the donor's request, these funds are eligible for farms and organizations operating and feeding within the following geographic areas: Culpeper, Fauquier and Rappahannock counties.

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1 - Business or Organization Information

Please provide the name of your business or organization here:

If your organization has a web address, please provide it here.

Tell us about your organization in 150 words or less. We are interested in knowing who you are, when you were founded, what service(s) you provide, and your history of providing food assistance and sourcing from local farmers and producers. If doing so is new to you, let us know how you have gotten engaged. If you are a farm or business, please tell us about your farming and business practices.

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2 - If awarded this grant, the following will be supported and/or improved:

Please check as many boxes as applicable to your organization so that the grant committee may decipher the impact this grant will have on the local food system and your community. Leave a comment to explain, if box is checked.


Example:

If you check the box for "Local producers and business," you should leave a comment explaining how they will be supported.


Example comment:

If awarded this grant, our organization will be able to purchase from at least two farms that are within a 25 mile radius of our organization. The people we support with this food will be introduced to the high quality foods from these farmers and once they have the means, we believe they will be inclined to purchase from them as well.

3 - Grant Request

Please provide information about what size grant you are requesting and the local food that will be purchased and provided.

In increments of $250, please select how much money you are requesting, up to $2,500. **This will be the same amount of money your organization is committing to fund.

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Check this box if your organization commits to providing the same amount of money as requested above.

If the full amount of your request is not approved, will you accept a lesser amount, should it be approved by the grant committee?

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4 - Information about the food to be provided:

Provide the names of the farms or producers where you will purchase the local item. If you are producing the food, please provide your organization's/farm's name. Select all that apply.

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Provide additional names of farms or producers if they were not on the above list.

Please provide a phone number and or email for the farm or producer where you will purchase your food "N/a," if you are the producer/farmer.

Provide information about the type of food that will be purchased or provided. Ex: Bulk in-season produce. Ex: Packaged frozen beef, chicken, etc.. Ex: Mixed produce boxes.

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Approximate prices:

Example 1: $20.00 per 10 lb box of mixed produce. Example 2: $3.00 per lb of bulk potatoes and carrots.

Example 1: 500 boxes of mixed produce. Example 2: 500 lbs of bulk carrots and potatoes.

Approximately how many weeks of support will this grant provide for your organization?

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5 - Information about the destination of local food:

Please select how this food will be distributed.

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Example: Specify name of food pantry, faith based organization, school, senior development, etc...

Please provide an address, phone number, and website for the organization listed above.

6 - Certification

- Information provided on this form is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

- MAFRAC may contact the business I have identified as my local source.

- MAFRAC may contact the charity or feeding organization I have identified as accepting my donation of local food.

- This is a third party arms length transaction (I do not own the business where I am procuring the local item nor will doubly benefit from this request).

- If approved for funding, I will provide invoices and receipts to MAFRAC in order to be reimbursed.

- I understand that filling out this form and requesting assistance does not guarantee that I will automatically be approved for assistance.

- I have read and agree to the MAFRAC's Privacy Policy: https://mafrac.com/privacy-policy/

If this application is awarded, MAFRAC would like to identify your organization and activities in a press release, on our website, and in communications with our funders. Do we have your consent?

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