The window for farmers and ranchers in South Central Colorado to apply for a zero percent interest loan is now open. The application in Spanish and English is available on the SOIL Sangre de Cristo website.
Logo Courtesy SOIL Sangre de Cristo
The deadline for submitting the loan applications is January 31, 2022. The loan application includes the matrix with which the vetting committee will judge the merits of each applicant. Criteria are based on regenerative farming practices and commitment to supporting others in our community.
Awards will be voted on by the Investor Members of SOIL Sangre de Cristo on March 6, 2022.
SOIL Sangre de Cristo supports farmers, ranchers, and other food producers in the region with zero percent interest loans. Since its founding, SOIL Sangre de Cristo has loaned $20,000 to three farms and ranches in the region to support the local food economy and strengthen its resilience.
Tiffany of Rocky Mountian Garlic with refrigerator purchased with SOIL SdC no interest loan. Image by PJ Bergin.
Members of the community become investors by building the revolving loan fund to support this effort. Farmers and food producers can join SOIL for $25 annually. General memberships start at $250 per person and up, they include a vote on loan distributions.
The mission of SOIL Sangre de Cristo is to unite the communities of South Central Colorado through direct support for local farmers, ranchers and food producers, improving food security, improvements in soil carbon and better health for all residents.
Members in area communities want a diverse and resilient food chain. Thanks to their generous contributions the loan fund has grown substantially over time. All contributions are tax-deductible and are matched 50 percent by the Mighty Arrow Family Foundation.
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