Grant Writing for Small Farms: PRAIRIE

Client: Prairie Rose Agricultural Institute for Sustainable Agriculture (PRAIRIE)

Line of work: Grant Writing

Details: Collaborating with co-owners of PRAIRIE to submit four grant proposals over three months, two of which proved to be successful. This included the USDA Beginning Farmer Rancher Development Program and the Blue Cross Blue Shield Food Justice Fund, bringing more than $500,000 to West Central Minnesota’s food system.

Key Skills: Grant writing, research, collaboration, project management, communication, strategic thinking, budgeting, persuasive writing, results orientation, adaptability

Links/Related Publications/Media Coverage:

https://www.prairieinstitute.net