Rick Bayless is chef of Frontera Grill and Topolobampo in Chicago, creator of Frontera gourmet foods, cookbook author and host of Mexico - One Plate at a Time.

2009 Grant Application: Frontera Farmer Foundation

From the Kitchen of Chef Rick Bayless

2009 Grant Application

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Frontera Farmer Foundation Announces
the Availability of 2009 Grant Applications
The Frontera Farmer Foundation is committed to promoting small, sustainable Midwestern farms serving the Chicago area, by providing them with capital development grants. Small local farms, which often struggle financially, are more likely to promote biodiversity by planting a wide range of produce and operate using organic practices. By their artisanal approach to agriculture, the freshness of their product and the variety of their offerings, these farmers insure the highest quality food while they add immeasurably to the fabric of their local rural community.

Eligibility requirements: The Frontera Farmer Foundation will award grants for capital improvements of up to $12,000 to small and medium-size, individually owned farms that sell their food products to customers in the Chicago area at farmers markets and otherwise. Farmers must have been in business for at least two years and must demonstrate how the grant will improve both their farm’s viability and the availability of locally grown food products in the Chicago area. Grant applicants will be judged on the basis of demonstrated need, long-term dedication to sustainable farming, creative and business acumen, and commitment to sustainability.

You can download the application using the link below, or call Andrew McCaughan at Frontera Grill (312.334.3661) to have an application mailed or faxed to you.

Deadline
Grant applications can be submitted by mail (Frontera Farmer Foundation, 445 N. Clark, Chicago, IL), email (amccaughan@fronteragrill.net) or fax (312-661-1830). All applications must be received by January 31, 2009.

Awarding of Grants
Recipients of grants will be notified on or before February 28, 2009.

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