MFU offers $30K in community grants

More than $30,000 is available in community grants through Montana Farmers Union Foundation.

Applications are open now for the funding that supports projects which align with the MFU Foundation’s Mission to create new opportunities and contribute to the growth and enhancement of Montana agriculture and rural communities. Projects must include an educational component for youth and/or adults, with priority given to rural communities.

The Foundation has awarded and leveraged more than $60,000 for projects in rural communities since launching the program in 2022.

Montana Farmers Union is a grassroots organization, and the Foundation’s grant program dovetails with MFU’s principles of cooperation and education to buoy rural communities. Previous recipients have ranged from plasma cutters and beef models for high school classes to greenhouses and community gardens to children’s books about agriculture.

Submission deadline is May 1, and the grants are open to anyone from Montana. The application form remains simple to not deter submissions and to be responsive to community needs.

The application is available at https://montanafarmersunion.com/education/scholarships-grants/.