This fund provides grants to ASAN Members who could benefit from monetary support for the following categories:
- an expense holding back production
- help with transition to sustainable growing practices
- unexpected farm input costs due to inflation
- natural disasters
- medical debt
ASAN is a farmer-centered organization welcoming all who wish to implement, expand, and support sustainable agricultural practices in the state of Alabama. We prioritize the perspectives of BIPOC, women, LGBTQ+, and other underrepresented farmers who root their livelihoods in sustainable agriculture. We define sustainable agriculture as a balanced web of intergenerational relationships that produce food and fiber in a way that is ecologically regenerative, equitable, and economically viable, allowing the land and those who work the land to thrive.
Applications are accepted quarterly by the following due dates: March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31.