ZERO FOODPRINT
AI Summary
ZERO FOODPRINT is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives aimed at sustainable food practices. In 2024, it awarded a total of $1.6 million across 17 grantees. The organization operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with ZERO FOODPRINT can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
ZERO FOODPRINT IS MOBILIZING THE FOOD WORLD AROUND AGRICULTURAL CLIMATE SOLUTIONS. OUR WORK AIMS TO CREATE A CIRCULAR ECONOMY THAT INCENTIVIZES PRACTICES THAT ACTIVELY DRAW DOWN CARBON DIOXIDE AND OFFER OUR BEST HOPE OF ADDRESSING THE CLIMATE CRISIS.
Cause Areas
1
Agriculture
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
PIE RANCH
Pescadero, CA
$24.8K
< 1%
HAPPY GOAT INC
Mariposa, CA
$24.7K
< 1%
HIGH PLAINS PERMACULTURE
Niwot, CO
$20K
< 1%
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Total No. of Grants
101
Median 1st year grant
$11.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$12.3K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ZERO FOODPRINT?
No. ZERO FOODPRINT does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ZERO FOODPRINT give?
ZERO FOODPRINT primarily gives to organizations located in California, Colorado, and Oregon. 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 ZERO FOODPRINT’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ZERO FOODPRINT fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $11 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ZERO FOODPRINT make each year?
In 2024, ZERO FOODPRINT awarded about 100 grants, totaling nearly $1.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ZERO FOODPRINT fund recently?
In 2024, ZERO FOODPRINT awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include PIE RANCH, HAPPY GOAT INC, and HIGH PLAINS PERMACULTURE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ZERO FOODPRINT?
ZERO FOODPRINT does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.