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The AMS administers 20+ grant programs supporting specialty crops, local food systems, organic markets, Indigenous food sovereignty, and agricultural infrastructure
Supports local and regional food business enterprises that engage as intermediaries in indirect producer-to-consumer marketing.
Learn MoreSupports direct producer-to-consumer marketing through farmers markets, roadside stands, CSAs, and agritourism.
Learn MoreSupports partnerships that connect public and private resources to plan and develop local/regional food systems.
Learn MoreState departments of agriculture distribute funds for projects enhancing the competitiveness of specialty crops.
Learn MoreSupports projects involving multiple states to address specialty crop issues that span regional or national scope.
Learn MoreSupports infrastructure projects that build middle-of-the-supply-chain capacity in local and regional food systems.
Learn MoreExpands meat and poultry processing capacity to increase producer access to processing and strengthen the food supply chain.
Learn MoreHelps processing facilities prepare for USDA inspection, including facility upgrades and compliance planning.
Learn MoreSupports the production and marketing of indigenous animals raised by Tribal producers, including bison and other traditional species.
Learn MoreSupports Tribal seafood processing operations with pandemic response and safety improvements.
Learn MoreSupports the development of new and expanded organic markets through research, promotion, and infrastructure.
Learn MoreSupports innovative marketing projects that improve efficiency and performance of marketing systems.
Learn MoreSmall grants to increase food security in areas with limited access to affordable, healthy food through gardening and subsistence farming.
Learn MoreSupports dairy business diversification, development of value-added products, and market development.
Learn MoreSupports the development of the bison industry through production improvements and market development.
Learn MoreSupports the maple syrup industry through research, promotion, and market development initiatives.
Learn MoreThe Healthy Environment for All Act (2021) created new funding pathways for environmental justice and community capacity building
Washington's first statewide law creating a coordinated approach to environmental justice. It requires seven state agencies to:
These agencies must implement HEAL Act requirements:
Contact: ej@ecy.wa.gov
For 4 organizations building capacity to provide guidance on HEAL implementation, Environmental Justice Council support, and Environmental Health Disparities Map updates.
DOH HEAL GrantsFor 2 organizations that sub-grant to community-based groups serving overburdened communities and vulnerable populations for HEAL engagement activities.
DOH HEAL Grants$10.5M awarded to 19 Tribes. Non-competitive funding for Tribal environmental justice capacity building. Contact: ejgrants@doh.wa.gov
Tribal Grants InfoHEAL grants are funded by Washington's cap-and-invest program, which directs revenue toward climate pollution reduction and public health improvement in overburdened communities.
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