Farm-to-Table Grant Writing Workshop
This workshop will provide those interested in applying for Missouri Department of Agriculture “Farm to Table” grants, information and guidance in applying for this opportunity. Participants are anticipated to have a customized draft application completed upon completion of the workshop. The Missouri Value-Added Agriculture “Farm to Table” Grant Program provides funding for Missouri businesses to access resources for accessing and processing locally grown agricultural products for use in institutions within the state. Grant applications will be considered from small businesses for resources including, but not limited to coolers, freezers, washing equipment, bagging equipment, packing equipment, professional services for Good Agricultural Practices/Good Handling Practices (GAP/GHP) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Analysis (HACCP) plan development. More information about this grant opportunity can be found here: https://agriculture.mo.gov/abd/financial/farmtotable.php/
Let our insight into the vast resources that have taken years of expertise to cultivate, grant search, track record, and grant writing strategies benefit your organization!
About the Instructor
Christina is the CEO of The Grantwell, LLC and is a former social worker, a current sociologist, and expert in federal and foundation funding requests, program development, and social science evaluation research. She graduated from Vanguard University of Southern California with a degree in Sociology and then from the University of California, Irvine with a Masters in Social Science with a concentration in demography and social analysis and course focus on social inequality. Throughout her professional career she has participated in various federal grant evaluations including program evaluations on behalf of the USDA, FEMA, SAMHSA, HHS, and the DOJ. As a Certified Sociology Practitioner (CSP) and federally recognized statistician, she has also participated in, or authored, over 40 various social science research studies endeavors, journal articles, and community based reports.
