Salt Lake City — Annually, Slow Food Utah takes applications from community members for microgrants to support projects in line with our mission of good, clean and fair food for all. Applications are open now through January 31, 2025.
Who can apply for a grant?This program was created to fill gaps identified in traditional funding sources for local food-related projects, especially for small-scale food growers and producers, community innovators, and educators. To date, we have funded over one hundred projects including school gardens, the building of a goat barn, the purchase of a tractor, seeds and greenhouse supplies, new baby piglets, and much more.
Grants are open to any individual, small business, or non-profit committed to Slow Food International principles of good, clean, fair food for all, cultural diversity, and conviviality. Previous grant recipients may apply again, however, due to limited funds, applications from new projects may be given priority.
Application Process Details
Applications will be accepted between January 1 - January 31, 2025. Grant recipients will be announced in March or April. Applications will be reviewed based on the following criteria: Promoting the Slow Food Mission, applicant’s Expertise and Longevity, Community Impact, Innovation, Grant Writing/Presentation, and Community Need. Individual grants will be up to $2,000 with a total grant pool of $6,000.
Application Outline:
Go to the slowfoodutah.org and follow the “Apply Here” link. Applications will be submitted to UtahUT@slowfoodusa.org utilizing the provided questionnaire and supporting details. A letter of reference relating to the project will be required.
Slow Food Utah is a volunteer-run chapter, and the microgrant fund is made possible with help from our donors and our fundraising events. Please make a donation here!
About Slow Food Utah: Slow Food Utah is an entirely volunteer-run chapter (convivium) of Slow Food USA. We work to strengthen the food systems around us with a goal of achieving good, clean and fair food for all. Our chapter manages events, microgrants and presentations throughout the year.