Fiscal Sponsorship

CADE’s Fiscal Sponsorship Program allows farm and food businesses to apply for grants normally reserved for non-profit organizations. As a fiscal sponsor, CADE bears legal and financial responsibility for ensuring that any awarded funds are spent according to the agreed-upon purpose.

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Fiscal sponsorship does not automatically provide funding. It is a contractual agreement where CADE receives a fee (typically 10% of project income) in exchange for administering the award. There is no minimum amount of money required to qualify as a recipient of a fiscal sponsorship, but we aim to work with clients in need of at least $4,000.

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To apply for fiscal sponsorship, fill out CADE’s application and email your completed application to hello@cadefarms.org with the subject “CADE Fiscal Sponsorship Application.” Eligibility requirements include having a farm or food business enterprise based in New York State and providing us with your FEIN or SSN (if self-employed).

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If you are interested in funding a farm or food business via fiscal sponsorship, write to hello@cadefarms.org with the subject “CADE Fiscal Sponsorship Program.”