Be a U.S. based grassroots organization or network with 501(c)(3) status or with a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor or a tribal government

Have an average annual revenue of less than $3 million (if current revenue is over $3 million, an average organizational revenue over the last three years that is under $3 million will qualify)

Initiatives directly affect change within food and agricultural systems (e.g. land sovereignty, food security, inclusive economy, water and soil stewardship, climate justice, labor organizing, sustainable/regenerative/reindigenized practices and healing traditions)

Clearly demonstrate an organizational analysis of structural and institutional racism in the food and farm system, as well as a clear understanding and strategy as to how the organization works to advance racial equity and justice

Clearly demonstrate a commitment to integrating the leadership of constituents within the organization’s staffing, advising, and governance structures

Be collaborative in approach and practice

Organizations that do not have 501(c)(3) status or do not have a fiscal sponsor with 501(c)(3) status;

Individuals or scholarship programs;

Businesses or business associations;

Schools, Colleges, or Universities;

State agencies or government programs;