Federal funding programs are under review as of 1/27/25. We'll make updates as new info is released.
Sky High will be making up to $350,000 in grants (total) to individuals working in agriculture, food justice, and/or land sovereignty. Applications will be prioritized among those who identify as Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex and Asexual and those working in communities historically exploited and harmed by the existing industrial agricultural system.
Eligibility
Application is open to individuals working in agriculture, food justice, and/or land sovereignty. Applications will be prioritized among those who identify as Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex and Asexual and those working in communities historically exploited and harmed by the existing industrial agricultural system.
There are no requirements as to the scope of proposed projects. All complete applications will be considered.
Terms
Funding decisions will be made by an independent committee of farmers, food justice activists and key stakeholders working to create a more equitable food system.
Application Instructions
**We have changed our application process! **
You may select to apply during the Emergency Grant Cycle (limited to up to $2000) or the Main Grant Cycle (you can apply for any amount but average grant award is $11,000). You can only apply in one cycle.
Notifications for the Emergency Round will be issued by the end of February. Notifications for the Main Grant Cycle will be issued by the end of May.
Please complete this Google form.
Once you have successfully submitted your application, you will receive a confirmation email. Due to the volume of applicants, we cannot respond to further questions or comments during the review process.
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Details
Release Date
December 1, 2025
Deadline
January 20, 2026
Organization
Financial Instrument
Grant
Minimum Award Amount
$1,500
Maximum Award Amount
$30,000
Total Program Funding
$350,000
Updated February 11, 2026
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