Farmers Market Fund
AI Summary
The Farmers Market Fund is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives within the local food system, having paid a total of $4.4 million in grants to 51 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the Farmers Market Fund can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
HELPING LOW INCOME, ELDERLY, AND UNDER-SERVED POPULATIONS IN THE REGION TO INCREASE ACCESS TO HEALTHY, LOCALLY GROWN FOOD.
Cause Areas
2
Food aid
Nutrition
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
OREGON FOOD BANK
$5.6M
43%
Portland Farmers Market
$1M
8%
PORTLAND AREA CSA COALITION
$801K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
64
Median 1st year grant
$8.2K
Median 2nd year grant
$14.2K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Farmers Market Fund?
No. Farmers Market Fund does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Farmers Market Fund give?
Farmers Market Fund primarily gives to organizations located in Oregon and Arizona. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Farmers Market Fund’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Farmers Market Fund fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $8,154. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Farmers Market Fund make each year?
In 2024, Farmers Market Fund awarded about 60 grants, totaling nearly $4.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Farmers Market Fund fund recently?
In 2024, Farmers Market Fund awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include OREGON FOOD BANK, Portland Farmers Market, and PORTLAND AREA CSA COALITION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Farmers Market Fund?
Farmers Market Fund does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.