2024 PFAS Farmer Wellness Grant Application
Farms affected by PFAS contamination have a wide variety of needs to enable financial stability, wellness, and, where possible, future farm viability. This fund is intended to holistically support farmers and farm workers impacted by PFAS contamination and is being jointly administered by Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA), and Maine Farmland Trust (MFT). Awards will be no more than $500, and available no more than 1x per month. This award is per farmer.

Eligibility Farms that have participated in the PFAS Emergency Relief Fund for PFAS income replacement or infrastructure programs, or received equivalent types of funding from state of Maine programs, and/or confirmed PFAS test results above screening level

Use The funds are used to support farmer wellness on an individual basis. As farmer wellness is broadly defined, there is a wide range of eligible uses for this fund including therapy, childcare, acupuncture, gift cards to purchase uncontaminated food and/or water, massage, traditional healers, and other supports that would help reduce stress at this time. See more examples below.

Process Farms who have participated in the PFAS Emergency Relief Fund income replacement or infrastructure programs will be notified by MOFGA and MFT of their eligibility. MOFGA/MFT will also contact DACF to ask them to notify additional eligible farms who have received state financial assistance. Farms submit a google form application requesting wellness grants. Farmers will be notified if they are approved for a grant, and grants will be administered on a rolling basis. 

How can I use my PFAS Farmer Wellness Grant?

Wellness is broadly defined; the uses of this wellness stipend are expansive! Below are some ideas to get started:

  • Use towards doctor’s office visits and/or co-pays
  • Put towards your health insurance premium
  • Alternative health treatments and therapies such as chiropractic, acupuncture, reiki, meditation, herbalist and naturopathy consultations, massage, physical therapy
  • Formal or self-planned wellness retreats, wellness education, or workshops
  • Mental health resources and counseling
  • Activity passes, lessons, and equipment rental (such as skiing)
  • National or State park passes or fees
  • Registration fees and supplies for educational and experiential courses including (but not limited to!) the arts, craft or trade, culinary arts, etc.
  • Books/audiobooks, streaming memberships, and other media
  • Formal or self-planned social/community events including meal expenses
  • Aesthetic enhancements such as flowers, candles, lighting
  • Fitness programs, memberships, and subscriptions to gyms, health clubs, YMCAs
  • Fitness and dance classes, fitness equipment, clothing, or footwear
  • Smoking cessation programs
  • Registration fees for athletic events and sports teams such as Trek Across Maine, road races, walk-a-thon, adult recreational leagues, etc.
  • An emergency savings fund or retirement account deposit
Please contact Sav Eades with any questions seades@mainefarmlandtrust.org 

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First and last name *
Farm name
Email (or phone# if you do not use email) *
Please check at least one of the types of support that you have received in 2023 or 2024 that make you eligible for this program.
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If known, what is the dollar amount that you are requesting (up to $500)? 
Have you worked with MFT or MOFGA before? If you have not worked with us before, we will follow up with you by email to coordinate receiving IRS form-W9 for payment. Or, feel free to send it to Sav Eades (seades@mainefarmlandtrust.org)
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Optional: how will you use your wellness grant (if known)?
Optional: are there other types of wellness support that you would like to see? How else can MFT/MOFGA offer this support? 
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