Cooperative Community Fund

About the Program

The Open Harvest Cooperative Community Fund (OHCCF) was established in 2007 to aid in developing new co-ops throughout the nation and to further give back to local non-profits. Open Harvest is part of the Twin Pines Community Fund, which has combined assets of $4.8 million.

How It’s Funded

The endowment is funded through contributions from Open Harvest, matches by other co-ops, and donations from shoppers through our Seed Program. Principal is invested in co-ops, and interest is gifted to local non-profits.

Eligibility & Criteria for Selection:

Local non-profit organizations are eligible to apply for OHCCF grants. Priority is given to grant requests for educational projects, development projects, and events that match Open Harvest’s mission and focus. In addition:

• Organizations must have a non-profit exempt status
• Organizations cannot advocate, support, or practice unlawful discrimination based on religion, national origin, sex, disability, or sexual orientation.
• Organizations cannot be political or religious.
• Organization’s mission should fall within one of the following categories:
  • Environment
  • Community
  • Agriculture & Food Security
  • Cooperatives
• Organization’s representative must attend the Open Harvest Annual Meeting in November to accept the grant.
• Preference given to organizations which haven’t previously received a grant.