Eligibility
The BRANDT Foundation Board of Directors will consider qualified letters of inquiry received from U.S.-based organizations that are exempt from taxation under the Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) and have been incorporated for at least 3 years. If you are a 509(a)(3) Supporting Organization, please be prepared to provide additional information. Grants are not made directly to individuals.
Applications are accepted for Agricultural Education and Food Waste Reduction projects only.
Open Grant Opportunities
The BRANDT Foundation welcomes grant applications from eligible nonprofit organizations supporting two key priorities: Agricultural Education and Food Waste Reduction.
Agricultural Education
Investing in the next generation of agricultural leaders through education, leadership development, and advocacy.
Focus Areas
- Educational Support: Fund scholarships and training through organizations like FFA and 4-H.
- Advocacy: Support youth-focused agriculture advocacy programs.
Food Waste Reduction
Help reduce food waste by shining a light on the issue, educating consumers on how to reduce waste and providing alternatives to throwing away food.
Focus Areas
- Prevention Programs: Support nonprofits reducing food waste through redistribution and education.
- Creative Diversion: Support organizations that divert unused food from the waste stream, with particular attention to innovative uses for waste.
Grant Guardrails
Key requirements and considerations for organizations seeking funding from the BRANDT Foundation.
- Mission Alignment: Projects must directly address agricultural education or waste reduction.
- Nonprofit Status: Funding will be considered only for U.S.-based organizations in good standing for at least three years as a 501(c)(3).
- Impact & Sustainability: Priority will be given to initiatives that demonstrate measurable impact and offer long-term sustainability.
Grant Range
The average grant size is between $1,000 and $10,000.
Foundation-Selected Grants
The BRANDT Foundation directly identifies and selects organizations that align with its Food Security priorities. Applications are not currently being accepted for this initiative.
Food Security
Improving access to food by supporting organizations that advance food production, provide food education, and deliver essential resources to communities in need.
Focus Areas
- Agricultural Support: Supporting innovative farming practices, food production initiatives, and educational programs that strengthen food systems and improve long-term food security.
- Food Charities: Partnering with nonprofit organizations that provide food, resources, and education to individuals and families facing food insecurity.
Funding & Selection
The BRANDT Foundation directly selects recipients for Food Security funding and does not accept formal grant applications for this initiative.
If you believe your organization would be a good fit and would like to be considered, please send an email to foundation@brandt.co. To qualify, organizations must have held 501(c)(3) status for at least three years.