About the Foundation

Built to strengthen
our roots

The South Carolina Black Farmers Coalition Foundation is the charitable 501(c)(3) for fundraising, grant development and administration, fiscal stewardship, donor and funder relationships, scholarships, and charitable support.

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1 · Mission

Strengthen and sustain

To support the South Carolina Black Farmers Coalition through funding, to strengthen and sustain Black farmers, landowners, and rural communities.

2 · Vision

Access that lasts

A thriving network of Black farmers and rural communities with equitable access to land, capital, markets, and opportunities for generations to come.

Foundation and Coalition

Shared purpose.Different roles.

The Foundation is the charitable 501(c)(3). It raises and administers funds, keeps the books, works with donors and funders, awards scholarships, and funds Coalition-led programming.

The South Carolina Black Farmers Coalition is the membership organization for farmer outreach, technical assistance, training, events, advocacy, networking, and member services.

The Foundation’s role

Charitable infrastructure for work that lasts

The Foundation advances its mission through fundraising, grant administration, fiscal stewardship, donor and partner relationships, scholarships, and funding for Coalition-led work.

Meet the Board of Directors

The work the Coalition carries

A clearer view of what support sustains

The Foundation’s published mission is to support the Coalition through funding. The work below belongs to the Coalition. It is not a Foundation program list.

  1. 1

    Membership and member services

    The Coalition is the statewide membership organization. Join, renew, or ask about member services on its site.

  2. 2

    Outreach and farmer services

    Farmer outreach, technical assistance, and day-to-day farm support belong with the Coalition.

  3. 3

    Education, training, and events

    Workshops, Membership Mondays, conferences, and registration stay on the Coalition events page.

  4. 4

    Advocacy and networking

    The Coalition represents farmers and producers through advocacy, networking, and agricultural initiatives.

People and place

A mission built in community

Relationships, shared knowledge, and time together strengthen communities.

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Two people greet each other beside vendor tables.
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Start where you are

See the grants, or find landowner support