Co-op Seedling Grant

What Are Seedling Grants?

Through our Co-op Seedling Grant program, City Market grants funding to projects from Vermont non-profit organizations whose work strengthens our local food system. This program is currently funded through our Rally for Change program.

Seedling Grant History

During profitable years, City Market Members receive patronage checks based on their spending as a form of profit-sharing. According to the By-Laws, any patronage refunds not cashed within 90 days are donated to organizations supporting our local food system.

In 2014, City Market created the Seedling Grant Program to channel those uncashed checks into grants for Vermont nonprofits. Since 2018, the program has been funded through Rally for Change as the Co-op works toward a return to profitability after the South End expansion.