Western Mountains Alliance Grant



Organization - Western Mountains Alliance
Grant Amount - $182,200
Foundation - Kellogg Foundation
Grant Purpose - enhance the economic viability of farms in western Maine and encourage healthier eating habits among the local population, particularly students, by catalyzing a stronger community-based food system


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