Memphis Dawah Association Microgrant Program

About

The Memphis Dawah Association, in collaboration with the USDA and TIME Inc., is offering a micro-grant program aimed at assisting 25 small-scale farmers in Shelby County, Tennessee, with grants of up to $8,000 to cover essential startup costs such as seeds, containers, and farm infrastructure, while also focusing on alleviating food desert issues and providing opportunities for youth under 25 to access dedicated funding.

Benefits

• Up to $8,000 in grant funding
• Supports local farm and agricultural infrastructure development
• Addresses community food self-sufficiency and food desert issues
• Provides knowledge and skills related to farming

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be located in Shelby County, Tennessee
• Open to families, individual gardeners, and community garden leaders
• Youth under 25 can apply for youth-specific funding