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Regional Food System Grant Program
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Program level:
Local
Provider:
King Conservation District
Benefits provided:
Financial
Land use:
Agriculture
Water-focused program:
No
Makes local food production more sustainable.
Overview
Description:
King Conservation District’s Regional Food System Program was established in 2015 to support the action plans of King County’s Local Food Initiative and the Puget Sound Regional Food Policy Council. Based on input from a wide range of local food system advisors, KCD implemented a series of initiatives to strengthen our local food economy. Program components include Regional Food System Grants and Strategic Initiative Grants.
The Local Food Initiative is King County’s policy roadmap to grow the local food economy and make locally grown food accessible to all. The original Local Food Initiative was published in 2015, and it is being updated for the first time right now! King County and King Conservation District are partnering to update the Local Food Initiative policy and programs.
The Local Food Initiative is for every resident of King County – from eaters to farmers to truck drivers. Whether you live in an urban, rural, or suburban area of the county, you eat every day. The LFI guides policy and funding to shape the future of what food is grown and enjoyed here.
The Local Food Initiative update is centering climate resilience, social equity, and community needs. We want to hear what you want King County’s local food system to look like! Community engagement conducted over the next five months (October to January) will include the ongoing survey and a series of focus groups and listening sessions for people across King County.
Eligibility:
Individual farmers, producer networks, marketing cooperatives, farmers markets, businesses, schools, special districts, nonprofit organizations, tribes, and jurisdictions within KCD’s service area. Applicants do not have to be located in the service area as long as the project is located in the service area. KCD’s service area includes 34 cities and all of unincorporated King County. The cities of Enumclaw, Federal Way, Skykomish, Milton, and Pacific are outside KCD’s boundaries.
See website for ineligible projects
Financial benefit:
Varies per project
Contact information
Information last updated on July 15, 2025.
Planning Importance
Developing a forest, agricultural, or conservation plan helps identify and prioritize objectives for landowners. These objectives can determine what type programs to search for. Supporting organizations in your area often provide free consultation and planning.
Landscape Characteristics
See how your land fits into the broader context of regional conservation, ecosystem services, and working lands' values across the landscape through our interactive mapper tool. It could help you determine which program is a good fit for you!
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