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Michigan Crosshatch Microloan

Crosshatch Center for Art and Ecology

Closed February 7, 2023


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:

  • Antrim

  • Charlevoix

  • Cheboygan

  • Emmet

  • Otsego

  • Benzie

  • Grand Traverse

  • Kalkaska

  • Leelanau

  • Manistee

  • Missaukee

  • Wexford


Terms

  • Applicants may request $500 - $10,000 based on evidence of project potential

  • Repayment terms negotiable (typical repayment time frame is 12 - 18 months)

  • 0% interest rate

  • No application fee


Application Instructions

Apply online on Crosshatch's Application Portal.

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Deadline

February 7, 2023

Organization

Crosshatch Center for Art and Ecology

Financial Instrument

Loan

Image Credit

Chris Bair


Updated December 23, 2022

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