Organic Valley

CROPP's Farmers Advocating for Organics

Proposal

Full proposals should include detailed explanations of all information on project ideas/objectives provided. Please complete the FAFO Cover Letter and attach it to all proposals before submitting your application. There is no required format for proposals, though they should be 2-8 pages and should include, but are not limited to:

  1. Applicant information including business, organization, location, and contact information, as well as the name, address, e-mail address, fax and telephone number of the principle contact person.
  2. Organizations involved in the project.
  3. Full presentation on why you feel your project is important and beneficial to the organic industry.
  4. Well-defined Project Goals and Purposes. Provide us with your major goals and/or expected outcomes. This section should clearly articulate the overall project and capture the essence of its importance. There are no restrictions on how you choose to present your project although we encourage you to clearly translate your enthusiasm for your project to the FAFO committee at this time.
  5. Planned project outreach.
  6. Detailed timeline.
  7. Detailed budget and explicit FAFO request.
  8. Proposed reporting schedule.

Letter(s) of Reference: We do not require applicants to submit a letter of reference with a proposal, although the FAFO committee may require a letter following initial review.

Matching Grants: We strongly encourage applicants to seek matching grants, and ask that applicants report if other organizations are making contributions towards their project. FAFO will require letters of intent when funding matching gifts for funds not yet received. Please detail in your proposal how FAFO funds may be leveraged to achieve greater success.

Submitting Your Proposal

To submit your proposal, please attach one copy (MS Word or PDF format) with your coverletter to farmerfund(at)organicvalley.coop

If you are unable to submit your proposal electronically, please send one copy to:
Farmers Advocating for Organics
c/o Kate Shillin
One Organic Way
La Farge, WI 54639