Zero Foodprint Restore Grant

The Restore program funds grants up to $25k or farmers and ranchers implementing regenerative practices.

The program serves as a catalyst for federal, state, and regional efforts to increase the beneficial ecosystem services provided by agriculture and specifically to advance climate change goals by improving soil health and sequestering atmospheric carbon. In doing so, the program aims also to engage the public in supporting the resilience and carbon benefit potential of the agricultural economy and land holdings.

The financial incentives made available through the Restore program enable farmers and ranchers to adopt conservation practices and, in exchange, businesses and consumers gain the opportunity to directly improve regional food systems and take regionalized climate action. The soil health practices funded through Restore will accrue value to the agricultural operation as well, improving water and nutrient management, among other benefits.

How to Apply

Step 1: Read the grant guidelines and determine eligibility. You can also sign up for our October 20th info session here.

Step 2: Develop a scope of work of 1 to 4 eligible conservation practices.

Step 3: Input practices into the COMET Planner (linked in the application) to determine the CO2 sequestration.

Step 4: Find a Technical Assistance Provider to sign on to the project if awarded.

Step 5: Submit your application! The deadline for submissions is November 4th at midnight. Award decisions will be sent by mid December.