The Federation of Southern Cooperatives
Land Assistance Fund
BLACK FARMERS, LANDOWNERS & COOPS
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
The Federation of Southern Cooperatives in partnership with Soul Fire Farm proudly launched the Braiding Seeds Fellowship application on March 1st, 2022.
TIMELINE:
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March 1st – 2022 Fellowship Application Period Opens
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Informational Q&A with Selection Committee Partners
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Registration coming soon!
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May 1st – Applications Due, 11:59 PM EDT
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June 15th – Decisions Announced
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July 1st – 2022 Fellowship Start Date
New partnership between the Federation of Southern Cooperatives and the Neighboring Food Co-op Association is centered around an equitable marketing relationship between black farmer co-ops in the Southeast and food co-ops in the Northeast, but is evolving to focus on co-operative development, policy advocacy, and working together to build racial and economic justice.