The Pine Cone Foundation cultivates a better food future by supporting farming, ranching, fishing, aquaculture, and foodways in California.

2026 Grant Info is Live

2026 Grant Info is Live

Many aspects of our 5th Annual Grant Application have changed this year, including the time frames and process. We encourage you to carefully read through the updated Eligibility and Participation Requirements to ensure you are up to speed with these modifications. In 2026, we will distribute four $10,000 grants to eligible applicants: three to new operations and one to a PCF Grant Awardee alumnus.

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4th Annual Grant Awardees

4th Annual Grant Awardees

In 2022, we launched our annual Micro-Grant Program to farmers, ranchers, fisheries, and aquaculture purveyors. PCF has now distributed 25 grants, which translates to more than $90,000 in contributed funds over 4 years to California-based foodways operations. Learn more about our 2025 Grant Awardees by clicking below.

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A Stupendous Milestone

A Stupendous Milestone

We are a private family foundation aiming to positively impact the security of our food supply chain in the face of climate change, discrimination, and rising costs. Our goal is to strengthen local food systems by connecting with and advocating for future generations of stewards in our Golden State. As of this grant cycle, we are proud to share we have now awarded 25 grants!

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