King Conservation Regional Food System Program 2015 Grant Awards
KCD’s Board of Supervisors awarded $663,878 in 2015 KCD Regional Food System Grants to the organizations in the chart below. The goal for KCD’s Food System Grants Program is to support projects that contribute to the economic viability of local farmers, encourage new farmers, expand acreage in food production, improve food access, and increase demand for King County farm products.
| Applicant Organization | Project Title | Grant Request |
|---|---|---|
| Highline College | Urban Agriculture/Agroforestry/Food Security | $80,000 |
| HumanLinks Foundation/21 Acres | Hedgerow Trial to Attract Beneficial Insects to Farm Edges | $12,995 |
| King County Agriculture Program | Beefing Up Infrastructure Needs for King County USDA Meat Processing | $120,000 |
| Nelli Farms | Pasture-Raised Poultry & Egg Cooperative Start-up | $80,000 |
| Northwest Agriculture Business Center | Food Hub Development for King County Farmers | $95,000 |
| Seattle Office of Sustainability and Environment | King County Farmers Market Access Coordination | $49,086 |
| Snoqualmie Valley Preservation Alliance | Launching a Successful Watershed Improvement District | $95,650 |
| SnoValley Tilth | Experience Farming Project Infrastructure Upgrades | $31,295 |
| Washington State University | Bringing WSU Extension Expertise to King County Farmers | $99,852 |
| Total Funded | $663,878 | |
2015 Regional Food System Grant Program Awardee: Highline College
2015 Regional Food System Grant Program Awardee: HumanLinks Foundation/21 Acres
2015 Regional Food System Grant Program Awardee: King County Agriculture Program
2015 Regional Food System Grant Program Awardee: Nelli Farms
2015 Regional Food System Grant Program Awardee: Northwest Agriculture Business Center
2015 Regional Food System Grant Program Awardee: Seattle Office of Sustainability and Environment
2015 Regional Food System Grant Program Awardee: Snoqualmie Valley Preservation Alliance
2015 Regional Food System Grant Program Awardee: SnoValley Tilth
2015 Regional Food System Grant Program Awardee: Washington State University
Senior Manager, Regional Food System Program
425-529-4801
Mary coordinates the KCD Regional Food System Program, including Strategic Initiatives and Food System Grants, with the goals of making an enduring contribution toward strengthening King County’s food economy.