Programs

  • Program 1 [2020]

    The American Independent Business Alliance (AMIBA) based in Bozeman, MT was chosen to receive $355,843 from the USDA through the Local Food Promotion Program of the Agricultural Marketing Service. Local First was one of the main administers of the funds locally. The funds supported the launch of the Durango Regional Food Recovery Hub (HUB), which ultimately became the Good Food Collective, its own non-profit with a separate fiscal sponsor. The purpose of the HUB was to increase access to locally-produced agricultural products, develop new market opportunities for farm and ranch operations serving local markets, and increase regional food security. Through efficient harvesting and distribution of gleaned fruit and vegetables, the Hub increased access to local food for low-income families and entrepreneurial businesses, while also reducing conflicts with bears.The geographic scope of the grant was Durango, Colorado, and La Plata and Montezumacounties.
    Geographies
    Not indicated
    Dates
    Jan 1, 2020 – Dec 31, 2020
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $147.9K

  • Program 2 [2020]

    Local First partnered with La Plata County Colorado to administer Small BusinessRelief Program (Senate Bill 20B-001) in order to provide direct relief payments toeligible small businesses and non-profits located in La Plata County in operation since March 16, 2020 with 50 FTE employees or fewer. Grants of $10,000 or less were provided to support businesses located in the county impacted by COVID-19. During 2020 Local First has helped administer over $1,067,831 in pandemic-relieffunding to approximately 150 businesses and nonprofits in La Plata County
    Geographies
    Not indicated
    Dates
    Jan 1, 2020 – Dec 31, 2020
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $57.7K

  • Program 3 [2020]

    Be Local Book - Annual publication and business support program to promote supporting local businesses and educate about local economies. Our theme for 2020/2021 was "Look Local".
    Geographies
    Not indicated
    Dates
    Jan 1, 2020 – Dec 31, 2020
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $37K