FY24 congressional community project funding- elderberry wisdom farm

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) awarded a $500,000 Congressional Grants program (CFDA 59.059) Project Grant to Elderberry Wisdom Farm, a Native American-owned non-profit organization based in Salem, Oregon. The grant funding, which runs from September 2024 to August 2028, will support Elderberry Wisdom Farm's efforts to foster small business development and entrepreneurship initiatives in rural communities, with a focus on underserved populations. The organization plans to leverage the grant to provide a range of services, including business counseling, technical assistance, workforce training, and community economic development projects. This award builds on Elderberry Wisdom Farm's previous experience securing over $790,000 in federal grants from agencies such as the U.S. Department of Agriculture and National Endowment for the Arts to support its mission of supporting rural economic growth and emerging businesses.