State accepting applications for food security microgrants

The state’s Division of Agriculture is accepting applications from Alaskan residents and organizations for yearlong food security microgrants.

Through the state’s program, individuals can be awarded up to $5,000 and organizations up to $10,000 for small-scale projects that promote food security, like greenhouses, compost units, hydroponics and fencing.

Priority will be given to projects in the highest food insecure areas. Haines is listed as twelfth most food-insecure out of 29 census areas in Alaska.

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