The Grain Train Natural Foods Market, Oryana Community Co-op and Crosshatch have partnered to support the local food and farm economy by providing microloans for farmers and food entrepreneurs.
This project aims to enhance an existing local food or farming venture or to help start a new one in Northwest Lower Michigan. The ideal candidate will propose an idea that would boost a farm or food business and elevate the region’s local food system. Applicants using sustainable practices are strongly encouraged, but proposals are not limited to particular practices or scale.
Eligibility
Farmers and entrepreneurs from the following Michigan counties are eligible:
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Antrim
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Charlevoix
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Cheboygan
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Emmet
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Otsego
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Benzie
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Grand Traverse
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Kalkaska
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Leelanau
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Manistee
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Missaukee
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Wexford
Terms
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Applicants may request $500 - $10,000 based on evidence of project potential
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Repayment terms negotiable (typical repayment time frame is 12 - 18 months)
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0% interest rate
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No application fee
Application Instructions
Apply online on Crosshatch's Application Portal.
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Details
Deadline
February 7, 2023
Organization
Crosshatch Center for Art and Ecology
Financial Instrument
Loan
Image Credit
Updated December 23, 2022
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