The Slough Support Fund
Part of Slough Farms mission is to support our fellow non-profit organizations. Sometimes that looks like partnering on a project or program, but organizations also come to us wanting financial assistance with a project, program or community event they are trying to do or a service they are trying to provide. This fund creates a structure to strategically plan around our grant opportunities and for us to filter grant asks into a streamlined process.
Since 2020, we have granted over $1.1 million to support the missions of island non-profit organizations.
In 2025, We will be awarding up to $125,000 to island-based recipients. Grants awarded can be between $5,000 and $25,000, with preference given to big impact, collaborative projects able to be completed within the next year. Capital projects are welcome to apply, but priority will be given to shorter term projects.
Applicants must apply through our website using our google form in order to be considered. Applications will be accepted between March 30 and May 2nd. Grant recipients will be selected by our Slough Farm staff grants committee and will be notified by June 1st if their projects are chosen to be funded.
Award requirements:
Organization must be a Martha’s Vineyard based 501c(3) not for profit organization OR non profit organization with direct impact to the Martha's Vineyard community to be eligible to receive grant funding.
Awarded funds must be used within the following year (awards given in 2025 must be used by June 2026)
Upon completion of the project, you must be willing to notify Slough Farm that it is finished.
Organizations must acknowledge Slough Farm in all press and storytelling involving their project.
Projects could include things like: A summer teen program, a new walk-in freezer, staff trainings, small scale building projects, new software implementation, operational improvements, housing upgrades, sustainability projects etc.
Slough Farms Mission:
Slough Farm fosters growth, curiosity, and collaboration through the integration of food, the arts and culture with farming, place- based learning and commitment to community.
Only projects in line with Slough Farm Foundations intentionally broad mission will be considered.