The Vermont Land Trust is accepting nominations for its Eric Rozendaal Memorial Award.
Donor Name: Vermont Land Trust
State: Vermont
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Award
Deadline: 06/30/2022
Size of the Grant: $5,000
Details:
Eligibility Criteria
The awardee must be a resident of Vermont, be actively managing or working on a commercial farm operation in Vermont and have not received the award in the past. The applicant does not have to own a farm. Members of the award selection committee and current VLT staff and board members are not eligible to apply, nor are their immediate family members (including spouses, civil union partners, parents, siblings, children or any other relatives residing in the household).
Selection Criteria
The project should exemplify:
- Land stewardship: A demonstrated commitment to building healthy soils and protecting natural resources.
- Giving back: A commitment to giving back to the community and to fellow farmers. This could be through mentorship, community engagement, or other activities.
- Entrepreneurism: A demonstrated entrepreneurial approach to farming. This could include introducing new farm products or developing new markets.
- Use of award funds: A clear description of recent or planned project(s) on the farm related to the award criteria that will be supported by the award funds.
Please note that award money does not need to be used for a new project created specifically for the award. The funds can be applied to a current project or one that has been recently completed. However, the funds must be directly applied to the project described in the application.
For more information, visit VLT.